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

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.

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?

They're looking for a stable market that is gobbling up houses just after a slow period so they can still get good deals on land before it gets hot and popular again.  

I recently toured a property in Phoenix where solar power and water-saving features cut operational costs by nearly 20%.6.

Their fill hose sprung a leak or something and hundreds of gallons of water poured into the apartment below them.

Side note; if you google 46218 the only photo that shows up is a gross water damaged basement. 

I was able to replenish emergency fund money I had to dip into for furnishing, was able to pay off a hot tub, was able to replace 2 garage doors and paid for a larger repair this year.

I know Alberta is hot at the moment but it worries me as I feel as though i would be going with the flow.

Multiple asks muddy the waters and make people feel as if you are nickel and diming them which you are.