The pool pump running will add about $15-20 every month to your power bill. 

I'd also add when talking to their landlord to make a deliberate error with the house number or street name. 

We get code violations and waters bills all the time that can be outrageous.

Yes, with checkbook control you will have a checking account that allows you to invest in as quickly as you can write a check or do a wire transfer or online bill pay.   

. $7/m billed yearly or $9 monthly.

.$1.5K in utility bills during vacancy or owner responsibilitiesMy vacancy rate in the Austin area has been less than a week on average, usually a day.  

I have utility bills and mail to show I live here.Originally posted by @Albert Bui:Originally posted by @Chris Miller:I Bought a house subject to 6 months ago. 

I think a more appropriate question to get a better quote1) Instead of doors, it should be properties.If you are okay with tracking by the overall property.If you also want further tracking by unit, it would be more work and likely a larger bill.2) How many Accounts do you have(Bank Accounts, Credit Cards and mortgages)3) How many transactions do you have per account, 50 transactions will take more time/work than an 5 monthly transactions.

I would just use their deposit and bill them for the balance.

I would agree that it is "normal" to have that cushion and buffer - but yes, errors and mistakes are endemic in the servicing industry unfortunately