It starts slapping and bouncing around wildly and more often than not, gets further away from the water as it probably thinks its being successful in getting away, have you seen that before?

Both of mine have pools and for this reason rent better with better people.

An alternative to batteries is a "water battery". 

Property details: 3 bed 2 bath both sides with attached garages, aluminum siding, copper plumbing, 1972 construction, separately metered, all electric water heater, range, dryer, public water and public sewer on a slab foundation in a great school district right next to brand new construction everywhere.

I think pools also factor in to summer rentals, if you don't have one that will hurt you. 

Also, the water could have entered from other areas and traveled along a beam and exited the kitchen ceiling.

If you don't know how deep the water is, you may get more than just your "feet wet".Third Lesson.Cheap and discount are not the same thing. 

So your renter pool could be limited.If you like that price point, I would suggest going a little further north. 

My clients appreciate that. 10 years ago, people used to offer you lunch, drinks, etc. no one even offers a glass if water anymore.

Water heater 3 years old.