But even a plumber shouldn't charge $365.

Handyman, plumber, etc

These include accidents (I recently had 2 units destroyed by fire), natural disasters (I have had two units each hit by 2 hurricanes), property management turn over (they sell or stop being as good, I have experienced both), or turn over of team (I am turning over at handyman and I suspect plumber), or just wear n tear of property (slab leak in poor location, sewer pipes rotted out (one unit this month), roof, foundation issue, etc.).  

In regards of can I be unbiased yes I can - if you noticed I did not say anything negative at all I was noting the funds that have a good reputation.

You could buy the meter, have a plumber install, you connect to computer, charge the exact amount of water usage. 

As an REI CPA in CA, I would say doing due diligence in vetting their firm’s reputation.

A PMC can get a bad reputation really fast and be forced to use only the WORST contractors that are unreliable hacks. 

There are reputable companies out there, however, but I would shy away from any company that mentions turn-key.Long story short, real estate is very forgiving over time and these properties cash flow well and I was able to build a great team for future deals. 

I do some construction myself and have an extensive team of framers/ electricians/ plumbers / HVAC ect. 

When we prioritize integrity, we’re not just closing deals, we’re building a reputation that lasts.