Scott)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/07/09/bp-podcast-130-ten-smart-tips-for-making-1m-flipping-houses-with-will-barnard/ (Smart tips for flips)To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

@Steve Babiak probably knows PA tax requirements.I'll bet it is the full purchase price as amounts financed are irrelevant to a sale price.....I know, your hopes crushed again. 

While you wait for feedback on partnership, below are a couple podcast on this topic to listen to in the meantime.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/06/18/bp-podcast-127partnership-acquire-and-manage100units-james-wise/https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/11/06/multifamily-investments-partnerships-curt-bidwell/To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

You already have a lot of tools in your toolbox as shown in your profile....no pun intended.Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/termshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/perkshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categoriesREI books suggested by BPershttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

I'm thinking that finding a reliable, trustworthy contractor to partner up with would be the best bet since I won't be doing the majority of the rehab work myself.

@Orlando Spencer - I bet it is!

However, if the tenant isn't wanting to pay utilities I'd bet there are other issues in the unit either with rent or upkeep etc 

I bet if you placed an ad on Craigslist etc and had in the first line SMOKERS WELCOME!

An example of it's use is at the link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/04/20/how-to-100000-dollars-year-real-estate/ (BRRRR strategy)To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

Engelo turned me on to Rocket Fuel I bet you like that one..