Water bill for the month is $100.Unit 1: ($100 * 1/2) * (2 tenants / 5 tenants) + ($100 * 1/2) * (1000 sqft / 1500 sqft) = $63.33Unit 2: ($100 * 1/2) * (3 tenants / 5 tenants) + ($100 * 1/2) * (500 sqft / 1500 sqft) = $36.67This third method is much more complex to do, but a simple Excel spreadsheet can help alleviate the headache of doing this monthly.There are other ones you can do, like bathroom total ratios, dishwasher vs no dishwasher / washing machine vs no washing machine if the units differ.In the end, you recoup the full cost of the utility bills and bill it as rent + Utility usage (variable) (Check with local landlord laws to determine if you are able to do this).

It'll wash my hands of drama and make a quick $2.

It'll wash my hands of drama and make a quick $2.

I always paint or white wash depending on the color.  

Hiring an attorney to recover $10k ends up being a wash in a lot of situations.

But, the "trendy" areas that you are looking for will be in the Highlands, LoDo, Capitol Hill, Speer, Wash Park, Cheesman Park, Cherry Creek, and City Park West.

Also removing and washing the curtains 

I've read a lot of the threads on coin operated car washes, but was wondering if anyone had any experience locally.

It is to cold to paint and power washing may be difficult.

How about pressure washing the sidewalk to emphasize that it is the path to the front door?