Utilizing realtor connections can be helpful.

I was able to utilize a VA loan with some first time home buyer program and NO money down so I ended up rolling around $100k profit into my next property after two years with literally ZERO dollars spent.

I was able to utilize a VA loan with some first time home buyer program and NO money down so I ended up rolling around $100k profit into my next property after two years with literally ZERO dollars spent.

Or even with a PM is it my responsibility to reach out to the utilities company and get that put in my own name?

Mngmt: 76/month (9%)Utilities: I'll have tenants pay all utilitesTotal Expenses: 834Estimated monthly cash flow: 15 dollarsDid I run my numbers correctly?

@Boris PortnovI was thinking about utilizing a FHA loan for my first investment purchase, but the problem is I wouldn't be house hacking, so with me not living at there, I'd have to use conventional lending. 

If you can separate it out then you can usually either let them setup their own account with the utility (best option) or submeter them, but in most states you cannot charge any more than you spent.

That’s a real scourge in this entire neighborhood area..someone overpays for old bungalows or old triplexes or four units then they evicts everyone and tears it down to build “luxury condos”. it’s absolutely devastating to the neighborhood because most of these people are working class Hispanic families.

Should I check for unpaid taxes or unpaid utility bills?

Insurance, taxes and utilities have all gone up.