This is where we will go back to your primary goal (Owning a cool property that you use sometimes vs. a pure investment property). 

While I use it primarily for noise concerns (it alerts me for sustained +80 decibels), it's also handy for cigarette smoke and tracking temperatures (in addition to our Ecobee thermostat)- sensors on all exterior doors and possibly windows (which you might have via smart locks for the doors)- exterior camsA recent guest for reasons only known to them set the thermostat to cool and 60F in the winter (where it's currently a balmy 11F). 

What is the best overall water metering company you have found when it comes to ease of installation, reliability, and the cost of the equipment and monitoring?

My PM, who did not know my realtor, said the house looked good, nothing needed to be done, and got it rented.Turns out both were terrible, the house needed new HVAC, AC, windows, Doors, Pipe fixes, Water Heater, electric line, I found all this out after my Tenant Sued us because of the house's condition.We spent a 9 months of the tenants chasing off contractors before we got it repaired and the tenants out, then the judge granted us all our rent so we finally go that.

When the tide does shift, you'll be cruising on Easy Street while the others are still getting in the water, adjusting their goggles, and warming up their muscles.

So, it is something to be wary of with the liklihood of choppy financial waters ahead. 4.

Implementing water-saving initiatives is a smart way to reduce utility costs.

@Abby Blumenfeld Very cool!!

Instead, shut off the water to the toilet and place a sign on the door "Art exhibit: Non-functioning bathroom."

Maytag and Whirlpool are good imo.I personally also avoid ice makers and water dispensers.