By improvements I mean that there is power, water and sewer/septic installed and working.

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

Fire hydrants, sewer, water, road access, electric, flood way or plain, storm pond, storm sewer, setbacks, fencing, soil compaction, lot sizes, etc.3.  

Hi all, my LTR (Boston, built in the 1930's) has some cracks in the basement walls that I didn't think were too serious (owned for 10y, some water and flaking but mostly dry).

I'm a local Baltimore realtor and I know for a fact that this market is red-hot and everything, and I mean anything, can be sold for the right price.

@Lorenzo LopezPretend a map of Boston is a pool of water.

We bought a home built in 1900, insurance water damage coverage is 10% of the dwelling limit. 

Roads, water/sewer, city services, heck even just the planning for such is not a simplistic thing for all. 

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?

I work with a lot of MTR investors and what I am seeing frequently with multifamily acquisitions, particularly with new investors, is that they often test the property just like you're mentioning, as a way to dip their toes in the water and see what works in their area and for their personal style.