Mainly you're responsible for the sewer bill and to provide heat and hot water, but not things like air conditioning.If this was winter, I'd be concerned about pipes freezing if the relationship isn't going well, but a 10 year tenant probably won't let that happen.I don't really know about the downsides of not having a lease. 

My rental property’s water comes from a community well which a neighbor owns.

Good way to test the waters of an area to purchase homes in before committing to buying property there on your ownCons:1.

What is the infrastructure story (do they have water/sewer/power to support growth)?

Yes, should be closing on a pool within the next 10 days. 

We apologize for this oversight and are committed to improving our procedures to keep all parties informed throughout the transaction.Thank you Brett….”water under the bridge” as they say.  

While I agree with Collin on location, views and water front, I also think you can stand out by being unique.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Including a flat fee for utilities on top of rent will make the rent look higher and less attractive to potential residents and potentially cost you money if there is a toilet running or water wasting.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.