Hi Tj, when starting something new, start with a pilot program with some funds that's not gonna sink the ship even if you took a major lost and test out the water.

One of our tenants had a higher water bill due to the leak that has happened because of water heater failure.

I bought a triplex where the Seller (not a foreclosure) was lazy and didn't want to put in hot water heaters even thought he got full price offers.

I called the agent and it sounds as if the issue was really with the front porch allowing water under it and causing water to leak into the basement.

I believe it would also be more work for me with more wear and tear because most of the tenants are not working so in a utilities included unit they use more water and we have a well.  

Reduce landscaping service costs, reduce water consumption, reduce other utility bills, etc…

my guess is just water creeping in over the sill plate for both situations...but alas; I am not a structural engineer :(Happy to talk shop with you about the KC metro REI arena.

Some of the cleanest lake water in the country. 

I mean its easy to get a building permit in small towns in texas , but never encountered this before owning the land.I own several lots in this particular town but they are not issuing any new water meters until their new water well goes online which wont be until January.

The lease agreement also states that they are responsible for any landscaping damage due to lack of watering or neglect.