That means not traveling unless necessary, less going out to eat/drinking and avoiding unnecessary expenses of all types till your HELOC and CC debt is close to nothing.

The onsite-manager’s unit had a concrete floor which sometimes got wet from water coming over the sill in big storms.

We also try not to install fridges with water dispensers or ice makers but if we do, we put in our rental agreement that tenant is responsible for any repair to water/ice makers. 

Plumbing is a great example - as an ex-plumber I'd take PEX over galvanized any day, and even over copper (at least the newer stuff) especially if you live where the water is somewhat acidic.

I'm used to multifamilies where each unit has its own water heater and furnace.  

Also there isn't as much appreciation in the area, it takes longer to evict (MUCH longer), and they have lien-able water and gas - so if someone skips out on the bill, it's on me as the property owner.My point is, high taxes are just one consideration but not an end all be all.

I have  water damage in one of my properties in MD, and the IA is playing hard ball.

Some people like to sit down with a mixed drink to do this but on long contracts that might lead to some other issues. 

Purchase price: $205,000 Cash invested: $27,112 Bought for $205,000 in the Maine-Endwell school districtMonthly rent (pro forma with 3 month stabilization) $4,800Taxes: $9,238Insurance: $2,642Gas/electric: $0 Water/sewer: $2,451Total expenses: $14,280 I used a conventional 10% down.

. - if the city water pressure is low in your area you might need a fire pump which could double the cost of your sprinkler system.