But they have everything online now, and further checking indicated my water usage per month was calculated as 344 gallons per day for the property. 

The fact that it is never broken out indicates that it should really not ever run more than the two combined and that would be worse case scenario.

That would be good data driven indication of the market rather than what was said and heard at the gym.

The fact they are complaining online might be an indication the property manager dealt with them properly so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.I hope this basic guide helps.

I think one could get reasonable indication of a probable renewal by discovering if that Post Office has recently reduced its hours or is having the carrier pick up mail for the route at another location.

Were there changes -- say a big jump in the usage the last few months which may indicate leaks or breaks.

This is an indicator of just how competitive it’s become to purchase a home in and around Austin."

Yes, it's true you shouldn't "count" on appreciation, but shouldn't you be looking in areas that indicate that they'll appreciate.

Your post indicates that you intended to hold the property for productive use and now something is making you change that intent. 

Construction starts have gone up steadily the last years, we are back in the 1.2 million range, with even more permits pulled as a leading indicator for further gains.