I would check the water meter to see if there is any abnormal water usage. 

That whole situation started following the post I made about REO's in Florida and I apologize for getting into it with Rick430.I seemed to be having a terrible time getting my point across to him and I appreciate the other posts that were added during our little battle.I was probably out of line too and I was so frustrated.Again, I apologize to all of you for any inappropriate actions on my part.Mark

I'd like to install the following matching security and doors (although no trim of jamb will be removed or impacted) similar to these: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Unique-Home-Designs-36... and https://www.homedepot.com/p/Feather-River-Doors-36...Paint - I plan to paint the exterior in a historically appropriate 3-tone color scheme, likely white with grey trim and black sashes.Siding repair - the 1x8 wood siding has minor rot in a few small inconspicuous areas, that I plan to replace by weaving in appropriate new wooden planks matching in dimension.

Therefore; if you want to rent it out, you will probably want a separate meter for utilities, otherwise you will have to calculate the usage and allot the amount owed for utilities.

After the first time this happened, I called my tenant and explained that it was inappropriate for him to be screaming and cursing out the neighbors, regardless of their behavior (sounded like the other party did SOMETHING to tick him off both times).Well, today I get another text from this neighbor telling me that my tenant is just going off inappropriately.

Water usage went down 40% after we implemented RUBS...

One thing to be cautious of with the VRBO and Airbnb calendars is that a lot of owners will block out personal usage, and it can sometimes be difficult to differentiate that from when the home is actually booked.

Or they may feel they have become more efficient in their usage and justified in bugging me for a rent reduction.

So your bills won't spike in the summer from the AC usage, but they will in the winter. 

The tornado is a rather exaggerated example, but it was to make a point, so condier something as small as simply miscalculation of maintenance, which prior to buying is an educated guess.But, the NPV is inappropriate and for a small investor finding their opportunity costs to arrive at a cost of capital, I would say that if anyone accurately identified such figures after the facte they would be lucky....it's almost an impossibility as unforseen opportunities will never be known as opposed to other investments, like saying I could have invested in a bond.