But tenant has to pay all utilities - water/sewer, gas for heat, electric.

They depreciate so quickly that most of the time you're "under water" on the loan.

      So this is my “I’m new here introduction” My name is Erik Dominguez and am a military service member currently deployed to Afghanistan and stationed out of Colorado Springs, CO. and quickly coming up on my retirement (late 2020).

If you're looking to reduce the utilities only low flow faucets and shower headsdual flush toiletslower the temp on the water heater.Make sure the HVAC filter is changed monthlyPreset thermostat.

Finishing up a 2 bed 1 bath 1400 sq ft that got new roof, gutted inside to the studs, new hvac, new wiring, new drywall, new water heater and plumbing, new insulation, new windows and doors, half vinyl half painted exterior, so basically literally all new everything you can think of and we will be at 50k.

Owners pays for water, sewer, etc.

That project probably won't start until next spring.

@Ben M Cast iron or porcelain on metal tubs dont really stain...the surface can get damaged by abrasive cleaners or have heavy hard water deposits.

The previous owners were paying all the utilities for Electric, Property Taxes, Sewer, Water, Lawn care, Trash Pick Up.  

Our objective is to eliminate water / humidity near the building foundation and also get rid of these hedges that just trap leaves and trash beneath them.