However, they make one that doesn’t utilize a padlock and would be harder to remove:

Hi Jay, Call the utility company they may help

Once you have an idea of what's required you can reach out to some local site work and utility contractors to get an idea of costs.  

Thats not necessary, it would be easier and more reliable to utilize an experience agent to pull comps for you and estimate an ARV that way.  

There are also two balconies and a porch that need complete rebuilding, as well as all new utilities, etc. sufficive to say, I’m anticipating a ballpark of $100k in rehab.

How much of that is property taxes and utilities?

We squeezed a family of 5 into a 1400 sq/ft duplex - but the other side paid all our expenses (PITI) plus some of the utilities.

Here's a great article regarding what this government entity is and how you can utilize their website for investing/loan advice.Best of luck!

For tenants that want to early terminate, we offer 2 options: one month rent + deposit, assuming there's no damages, and they walk scot-free, or they stay current on the rent, utilities and lawn care, and we will try to re-rent as quickly as possible once they vacate.

I have a roommate I found to live with me that pays me $700 a month and splits electricity/utilities with me.