Community solar arrays are already widespread and available in CA, so shares can be purchased to virtually offset consumption just like one would buy energy from a coal, nuclear, or hydro power plant. 

Fast food consumption is higher among low-income earners.  

Should I investigate a leak or could it really be consumption (like tenants had guests, taps were left dripping during polar vortex)?

I know they passed a law in Massachusetts making it legal for landlords to charge for water consumption. 

This particular property has no irrigation system installed: it's all tenant consumption.

On the surface, being able to buy a $320k ARV for $220k is usually an outstanding deal.Elsewhere, I'd suggest you're mixing up your ongoing living/consumption expenses with investing.

A spike in water consumption could mean there's a leak, unauthorized tenants, or even a laundry business operating out of one of your units!

Thanks to a tenant not reporting a leaking toilet her new lease states if more than 30 CCF of water is used in a quarter they're responsible for paying that amount (above 30 CCF) as well as the excess sewer consumption charge.

;)  JK, I would say I am not against spending, I am against mindless consumption because, you know, we make a lot of money so we should just spend it on BLAH

I've been there and done that, I was in my mid 20's so I didn't get hosed financially really but (it's not for public consumption type stuff) I got screwed pretty well.