I spend more on gas in a week than he spent on his mortgage.

The owner (myself) is currently paying the gas because the units are not sub-metered.  

Each lots are 1/4 an acre with stubbed out city water/sewer, gas, and high speed cable internet with sidewalks and paved street.

We also found that the gas lines all had to be replaced because if there was an arch, it would poke a hole in the gas line.So after this, we said we're walking away.

I don't think it has to do with my success...it just happens to be when the market trades...I trade natural gas futures for my day jobIn real estate actually find most people I deal with from agents to loan people don't start their day till 9am I never understood how people do that ....half my day is gone already at that time

Do you see the market growing due to this:http://www.expressnews.com/business/eagle-ford-energy/article/Apache-discovers-immense-oil-and-gas-field-9207444.php

I performed many energy efficiency renovations, ensured all units were sub-metered, etc which improved returns, provided a write offs, and added to my basis which can be depreciated.Recently National Grid who is the supplier for gas and electric utilities in the Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York service areas released information that they would be introducing a substantial rate hike.  

Landlord pays gas, electric, garbage, water (average about $1,500/mth). 

Other question I have is why include gas and electricity for $300; shouldn't the tenant pay that? 

Drive over one weekend. 2250 miles over 20 mpg times by cost of gas ($3.00/gal average) = $338 in gas.