It was in the area where STRs were once allowed and less than a block from the water.

So it seems their turnover rate for the employees is very high.So I've been emailing a list of questions about where my money is, what's going on with the non-paying tenant, about the water bill being like $500-$700 per month (oh yeah, there's that!)

Water that foundation and keep those big tree roots away from your house!!!

A landlord will often get a HUGE water bill because the tenant doesn't care, so won't alert their landlord, about a running toilet. 

First post to test the waters!

With basement water, the first place I look it outside the house.

Hard wired smoke detectors are usually required in remodel too.One caution on adding egress windows is they can become water traps.

Did a home equity loan to pay for the water & sewer lines, removing knob and tube, some new flooring and some plumbing fixes. 

Check to see if they are well and septic or city water and sewer.

A lot of the fees will include all of your utilities including electric, internet, water & sewer etc..