But, you could even tell them that emergencies (think water damage or structural damage) could be authorized without your consent.However, also consider if there's someone else State-side you could designate with a limited or durable Power of Attorney (which you need to do anyway since you're deploying).

There is absolutely something a newbie could miss.There will often be back taxes, back water bills, other liens.

Most agents are just trying to stay above water for the first few months.

Owner is responsible for water/sewer/trash and utilities for the 1BR unit.

IE, before you would ask what the average water bill was….now you have to ask what the average is, the MIN, the MAX and possibly a few other descriptors.

Looking for some advice on an unfortunate situation. I own a fee simple townhouse (No Homeowners Association). We came back over the weekend to find out our neighbors pipe burst on the 2nd floor of our shared wall. It...

I had the city disconnect their electric and water, then I sent an invoice for the rent to their employer. 

- If the market has a correction and prices drop XX% at your expected sale date - will you be under water? 

I cover the main utilities (electric, gas, water, garbage/recycling), but I have not noticed any drastic changes. 

The current manager of my complex has been keeping the rent the same but tacked on a surcharge to cover water  (water is not metered to individual apartments) and property taxes.