With as hot as the market has been recently, many folks who bought in 08 are realizing that they are no longer under water.

Is it illegal to have one water meter in a duplex property when renting both sides out?

Combine that with the rusted out gutters leaking water on there and the California sunshine and I bet you dollars for doughnuts that the siding will be pretty rotted in places.

I am also assuming that the utilities they are speaking of is water/sewer.  

I found the deal and he brought the buyer to the table.

Includes, tax, Insurance, Capital expenditures for stuff that needs to be repaired, monthly financing, any utilities that fall to a landlord like water or sewer (confirm any costs in that area) and a vacancy rate.Once you have all these numbers, you can work backward to your offer price based on the return you want to get on your investment. 

Hello @Sarah Cycon  & Michael ; @KaSandra ShirleyAlways great to see new investment blood in the water in the Evansville area!

I just get the vibe of a shark in the water.... haha!  

What could I or another investor bring to the table that would encourage you to partner with me so that I could be your bird dog and find deals for your cash?

I'd like to find some good numbers for sewage, water, garbage, and homeowner's insurance.