It looks decent from the photo but looking for water stains on the lid inside would be essential as well as getting the seller disclosures.

Even private clubs are struggling to stay above water.

No basement water issues.

There are a considerable number of delay tactics.Usually the debtors have to establish a new account with electric and water, which are allowed to take larger deposits.

The inspector determined the slope of the cement walkway outside was toward the house, and needed to be changed otherwise water would pool up there when raining.Good luck!

Especially, if this is in CA.What about water/sewer, lawn care, admin/professional costs?

Has he been paying his taxes, water bills, etc.?

Phase 1 is important for multi-family to assess a number of conditions such as asbestos, lead paint, radon, lead in drinking water, potential impacts from adjacent properties, historic use of property, etc.

Are you trying to estimate the cost that Water, Sewer, Edison, and Gas Co charge or the cost the contractors charge to put them items in the dirt?  

Real Estate has not historically been under water for any great length of time.