Hi all -I am very new to the real estate investing world and am currently in information consumption mode.

They might say for a 2 bed unit in your area for a family of 4 with no leaks average water consumption is XX gallons for 85 dollars a month.

Future consumption, versus the present.If the house you are interested in buying has future equity potential as well, you're in the best of both worlds. 

How can i screen for alcoholism etc.

@Isaac S. the one problem resident was an older gentleman that I believe had a problem with alcohol abuse and really didn’t like being told what he had to do.  

For example: $100 per month per tenant regardless of their consumption (which could end up being higher or lower).Option C) There aren't separate utility meters, so you charge the tenants a variable monthly utility fee based on their consumption.

The abundance mindset, in my opinion, doesn't mean go hog wild and go deeply in debt just for consumption purposes.

It began a voracious consumption of all things real estate investing.  

Drug and alcohol abuse is the norm.

I was not even old enough to buy alcohol then LOL