Lack of utilities often won't chase squatters out because it's either stay there or live on the streets.

To determine interest in the property before putting it under contract, you might try contacting some local agents or mortgage brokers in the area to find out names of the bigger players who have a bunch of rentals in the area.

You'll either need ducts up to the 2nd floor in chases or two separate furnaces (one in the attic and one in the basement).

Ah, I'm jealous, love the excitement of chasing new deals...

Form a practical standpoint most landlords know that it's not worth chasing a tenant for the money and there may be little consequence if you simply leave.

The REIA is great and many of the "big players" in the baltimore area is apart of this.

Chase does them.

Hopefully you're not looking for someone to run to death, chasing down multiple properties and offers for you, and doing your due diligence for you for freeFor that, you need a hungry one.

Right now Dan Gilbert is the main player in Detroit real estate.

I've always thought those would be good rental incentives on the back end as well as chase off vandals while they are vacant, but I'm not sure of the expense or if they would work any better than some of the other ideas.