@Ned J. finding a good team def takes some blood, sweat, and tears lol. 

You can't get blood from a turnip. 

Strategies like BRRRR are too risky for my blood.

I wouldn't separate the utilities but I would try to save some water cost by adding a hot water circulating pump to the hot water heater...that basically makes it so when they turn on the hot water it's instantly hot instead of having to wait a minute for it to get hot....another benefit of the hot water circulating pump is that it helps prevent pipes from freezing in the winter, turn off the outside spigot so people can't steal water, have a plumber go through the 4 plex and look for leaks and replace any toilet flaps...replace any toilets that are water hogs. 

Does the IRS really have the ability to get blood out of a stone?

@MARK FERGUSON.To be uptight is definitely punishable by high blood pussure and no friends.

We just need to replace some older faucets that leak, but that is to be expected.One of the heating units needs a new circulator, the HVAC company we use is going to come and install one on Wednesday.The plumber will be back next week to take care of the shower supply and valve that need to be replaced.** Getting the water up and running and those heating systems working properly in the 2 units is a very good sign. 

I say it's more likely people will leave when they need to leave and you can't get blood from a stone.

Hello ordered the blood today and very excited to get my hands on it.

. $10k now days is nearly same as $0.00, so for any and all asking "can I start doing REI with _____" correct that question to ask the reality "am I willing to do what it takes of me TO start doing REI, all the blood sweat tears and frustration?"