Primarily desert washes, but also near a creek....So I would go knock on doors and ask neighbors when it has flooded and what they think about the area......maybe call the County water board and ask then what has happened there in the past.

It covers internet, water, trash, cable, and exterior (roof, siding, etc.).

I just don't want to buy that close to the water due to flooding concerns.  

What is the best overall water metering company you have found when it comes to ease of installation, reliability, and the cost of the equipment and monitoring?

The interior will need to be repaired and repainted.I've done several 1900 - 1920's and while they usually have good bones, the electrical can be underpowered for today's needs, and the water lines can be corroded galvanized or even lead.

In case I have to sell or I quit running STRs I wouldn't want to be under water out the gate.

So adding this to my prospecting plan may provide reach to do deals that I may not have had before simply circling the usual watering holes.

Also, my guests always love my little goodie basket of snacks and a few bottles of water. 

Water galore.

We have had duplexes with shared water, sewer, and trash billing, as well as shared driveways.The long term tenants act more like owner occupants, planting flowers, etc. and in some cases neighbors think that they are the owners.