Do any of you have a good strategy for minimizing water expenses during vacancy? 

I split my time between Gulf Coast & Miami, yes there is lots of inventory but it depends on your price range. 

A couple of other updated houses sold in the higher range but maybe we aren't so lucky.

So these solar panels are akin to someone having to pay for a grinder pump when getting city/county water/sewer service, right? 

I have been trying to find something in the 50k-75k range.

You should find something closer to the $350-$400 range. 

It's a 2br/1bath and a 4br/1.5bath and tenants pay $650 and $550 respectively... that's right, the 4br pays $550, with gas, electric, and water included!! 

The area rent range for SFR is $600 to $650 for 2/1, and $675 to $725 for a 3/1, this off course is based on whether you have a garage or not. add/minus $50 for a garage. 

If I can get him to lower 300 range plus holding the note at 6-7%, I can sell it as I won't refinance for at least 3 years, so he'll get the interest money but within 5 years so he'll eventually get paid in full. 

For example (try  not to repeat the items listed below):- Laundry room or add washer/dryer in each unit- New roof- Individually meter each unit electric/water- Add small park- Update curb appeal to include paint.- Add small workout gym to leasing office- Update pool area with pavers and outdoor furniture-- List yours below --