Given this is where my major operating expenses fell (beyond taxes and insurance), keeping this cost lower, by average, helps my cash flow.I invest in older neighborhoods, so the 2-4 unit properties, typically have single water meter, maybe single electric, and many have radiator heat with a single boiler.  

I estimate high of what the bill would be and put it on their lease, I have not had any issues this way and if the water bill goes up, I will increase on the next lease. 

That certificate would show open taxes, water, housing violations, citations, condemnations, receiverships, construction liens and other municipal liens.

Costs can be on the lower end if you use more standardized templates, while custom documents tailored to specific deals tend to fall on the higher end.Location can also play a role, with attorneys in larger cities often charging more.

You might need a 2nd well if you're not on city water. 

In addition, I will also be paying much closer attention to water flow patterns and signs of erosion around our next investment!  

This is of course assuming it's a 2-4 bed / 2 ba SFH wood or CBS frame SFH on a standard lot.

Still, if you’ve got someone on the ground who truly knows how to navigate these waters, it’s like being handed a map with all the back roads highlighted.

If the security deposit is not going to cover the the water bill or damages, try to scare him into covering the balance by hinting at sending him to collections and it will appear on any future credit pulls he may have done.

I am sure they know which carriers (though they may be non-standard and pricey) are still offering coverage there.