What would be a good way to understand the average electricity bill, water bill etc?

A capex budget needs to include but not limited to: roof 25 year life span, floors 10 year life span, appliances and hot water heater 12 year life span, hvac 20 year life span, bath and kitchen remodel 20 year life span.

Condo was vacant for a few years but we were pleased with the condition and amount, or lack of, active mold.as I said it was  total gut.Our Renovation includedHVACHot Water HeaterCeilings strippedMouldingFloorsCabinetsTileVanitiesToiletsetc...  

I am a Realtor with Keller Williams On The Water on the west coast of Florida.

(See Half Bathroom)-Water heater appears to be actively leaking at the connection.

Hi Joseph,Why not make story 1 Grandmas house (with everything she needs (quick temporary type remodel--walk in/roll in shower, handicapped water closet, one of those beds that auto tilts up at the head, and a new big screen TV. 

Normally the meter pedestal is located 15 feet or more away from the home is where the power is delivered.Are you on city water and sewer?

They covered zero water damages from any source 

When you own 5 free and clear nobody can touch you during recession.. where as you can potentially have 10 properties under water

Time is money in the game and in the market I am in and there just isnt enough time to mess around with the 203k loan.Now Hard Money may be an option for you but I dont believe you can owner occupy a home that has hard money at least witht the HML lenders I have used this has been a strict concern they have because the lender will be in hot water if you move in.