If the tenant "abandons" the unit based upon facts (no notice in writing, but all non-trash personal property removed, utility changed billing, , etc.), I advise writing a "Notice of Abandonment" letter to the tenant that is mailed and emailed to last known address. 

So far I have 1099, Advertising & Marketing, bank charges & Fees, Capital Expenses (for remodels) Car & Truck, Contractor, depreciation, donations, Employee benefits, insurance, interest paid, inventory assets, job supplies, legal &professional services, loans/points, meals & entertainment, office expenses, Rent & lease, repairs & maintenance, salaries & wages, taxes & licenses travel, utilities.

I would budget a little more money for utilities, because if your property is vacant, utilities get switched to you, which you should keep up for at least property showings and such. 

attitude, more common in similar threads to this dating several years back, is being replaced by responses that indicate some decency. 

Find out who is paying the utilities; gas, water, electric, etc.

Henry, you will have problems collecting rent if people don't pay.In NY, units without C/O's are common, but it causes issues in evictions, and people can turn you in to authorities.

I was interested in single family or small multi family real estate utilizing a buy and hold strategy with decent cash flow. 

Currently renting my basement out to a single mother and her child since last March, original rent was $1575 (all utilities) and I saw her situation at the time and dropped it to $1500 for a 12 month lease with all utilities included, she purchased a electric charging vehicle less than two months after moving in so obviously taking full advantage of all utilities included.Two months ago, she had a boyfriend stay with her and told me that it was temporary while he is looking for a new place.

Currently renting my basement out to a single mother and her child since last March, original rent was $1575 (all utilities) and I saw her situation at the time and dropped it to $1500 for a 12 month lease with all utilities included, she purchased a electric charging vehicle less than two months after moving in so obviously taking full advantage of all utilities included.Two months ago, she had a boyfriend stay with her and told me that it was temporary while he is looking for a new place.

They have a responsibility to ensure transfer and/or cancellation, just like they would with utilities.