This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

Dual flush toilets for example, insulation, weather stripping, etc.

The seller doesn't seem to be flush with cash and I suspect the property will be sold to someone else within a few days if I hardball him to cover my agent's fee. 

Additionally, you have to educate the tenants on what can be flushed.

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

The industry is going to consolidate soon and these bad actors will be flushed out. 

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

My lease requires tenants to pay to have sewer line maintained once a year since they flush all kinds of garbage. 

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

Im just starting out and learning a lot with home maintenance.I try to inspect the units every now and then to make sure kitchen and bathroom ok (seals around tubs, no leaks under sink, toilet flush ok, etc), and I also ask tenants if they notice any leaks anywhere pretty often.