All my units need to be clean, warm, and secure, with smoke detectors, working appliances, windows that open and close, and hot water.

What about water/sewer or other utilities?

The leak went through the 2nd floor tenant's floor, dripped down to the 1st floor and created water seeping along the path of least resistance (i.e. the part that separates the giant drywall pieces).

If landlord pays water go 60% costs instead of 50%.

Read on.The property had been vacant for three years and it had water problems.

tell us who pays which utilities - water, gas, electric, etc.also, are you planning to put down some of your own money, how much, and what would your mortgage payments be?

It depends on if you or the tenant pays for water.

It didn't have a furnace, duct-work, garage, fully operable windows, or, ahem, drinkable water - but it was THE house.

If someone has a job that only keeps them above water and the area is not really affordable for them, they may be in the wrong area, IMO.Not knowing the circumstances, can't really advise, part of life is figuring it out. :)

The water lines are failing and need to be replaced.