Yesterday, I posted my standard notice on the front door advising the occupants that the place has been sold, to call me, and that if I don't hear back, I may initiate an unlawful detainer or if the place is vacant that I may change the locks, along with a copy of the deed.The property looks barely habitable (hot water heater is on the back porch (which looks like it's about to fall off its rotted post foundation), sheets of drywall and plywood out front, tons of beer cans and collection notices on the front door, and rotted siding/wood on one side of the house.

It was already perfectly set up for it with almost all water hook-ups in place already (wet bars, previous basement kitchens, etc.) and I mainly just had to remodel and put a few exterior doors in place to separate areas.

It was already perfectly set up for it with almost all water hook-ups in place already (wet bars, previous basement kitchens, etc.) and I mainly just had to remodel and put a few exterior doors in place to separate areas.

The HOAs are getting difficult because buildings are getting older and with people working from home, there is more usage on the pipes and water.

Not sure if the answer isa) nothing I can do about it, b) put a wireless water meter to help detect leaks on it (how does this work for a rental where the internet is theirs?)

Those aren't always nice and could range anywhere from $500-1% a year...that's for sewer and water or flood control improvements. 

Currently, the house is on one water meter, electricity, etc. 

Now we will have to put in some rehab during to severe water damage and general updates.

I wanted to share a situation regarding a persistent water intrusion problem affecting only two units within our newly constructed condo building consisting of 12 units.

Right, the list of things to maintain and/or replace is never ending; rugs, AC filters, light bulbs, water filter in fridge, detector batteries, pest control, coffee maker, stove eyes and pans, silverware, bowls, glasses, sofa cushions, pillows, blinds, brooms, mops, vacuum, brushes, shower curtains, bath mats, beach towels.