Utility Costs (Water, Gas, Electricity):- Paid monthly by the tenant unless included in rent.

So take your hot take & flush it down the toilet.Being truly, truly anonymous is never a reality but doing what it takes to create layers of protections absolutely exists and when it's all you have or part of what you have it's worth owning it. 

At the time of our negotiation, the market was hot, so I demanded some favorable terms with an above market rent rate.

Normally we keep 20-30k.So, how old is the water heater?

Lawn, snow, electric, gas, water ???

3 hot water heaters, 3 furnaces, etc.3.

For non-primary residences, they have to follow all of the following rules to receive a permit: - the property must be a minimum of one (1) acre in size (designed as a precaution to disturbances)- The building standards of the underlying zone district must be met - Adequate parking is provided - Defensible Space requirements are met - Valid water and sanitation must be demonstrated - No more than five (5) bedrooms are in the dwelling As time goes on, they continue to become more strict on the rules listed above here, and are actively regulating it.

But, if you pay utilities, it might make sense to add a bit for the extra water / electricity.Personally, I would use this as an opportunity to tear up that 3 year lease. 

Hello Everyone,I am questioning whether installing Water Softeners into my rental unit in Mound MN is worth it.

Get the easy stuff first - rent roll and lease end dates, any bills the landlord pays - common area maintenance, maybe water, sewer, taxes, and insurance.