For example, you can get the tenants to mow the lawn - but most tenants will not drag hoses around to water the lawn.  

@Ryan Cotic insurance and water seem a little low, but otherwise it seems correct.

The flow of water is noticeably slower.

Several months into the lease, there was a water leak in the basement and the carpet in the basement had to be replaced.

I think if I keep investing in RE (and in retirement goals period, being debt free, etc) it'll show people that it is a good idea and could potentially help them too, that would be pretty cool anyway.

For a family that uses lots of water it can easily be $1,000/year. 

The sales paperwork said the property had a source of water that met the city drinking water quality standards.

The pipes were stolen prior to contract resulting in water gushing inside and wet carpets etc.

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Also, if you can't see them during the day, check in the dishwasher and around the the water heater with a flashlight.