You can spend 10-35k on just water proofing and water mitigation.

Does the rent include any utilities like water that might increase?

For those of you that are not familiar- digging a well can effectively eliminate your water bill.

We recently had a sfh ( 2 bedrooms) available for rent in a good area and slightly below market and we were flooded with calls and e-mails.

One that fulfills one of Maslow's basic needs (food, water, shelter) or one that doesn't?

I don't want schedule a time every month for SDG&E to come check the meter for the neighbor's water bill.

Water is all shared on the same meter.

I have been reading that hardwood is not great for kitchens (especially in rentals) because water can ruin hardwood floors, especially if spills/pee/etc. are not quickly cleaned up (a very possible scenario depending on the tenant).

I like the idea of pedestal sink to add feel of more space and prevent water damage. 

We live in San Diego, so we're open to anywhere that has warm water and sand.