Owners pays for water, sewer, etc.

These folks run a very real risk of being asked to bring capital to the table at renewal.

@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.

I am still reading an learning, but eager to get something started with rental properties. But I want to partner with someone who is experienced on my first deal or two (or five). The problem I have is I don't have ...

I had no luck with hot water tanks, I depreciate it over ten years, and they only last 5 to seven.

Oh well, you can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make her drink.

We're closing on our first rental next week and going to challenge ourselves by being the property manager.We're going to have the tenant pay thier own water, sewer & trash.What's your experience with the tentents being responsible for it?

And for the sake of conservatism, let's guesstimate that the total expenses of the property (maintenance, water utility, property tax, insurance, management, and vacancy) will equal 50% of the monthly rent, or $250/month in expenses.So, thus far, we would be earning $250/month, or $3,000/year.