It is non-linear, meaning that small homes have a much larger $/sf factor than larger.Yes, you should see a higher price for more acreage and a garage, but there are so many other factors to consider:Style, Age, Specs - location, condition, beds, baths, basement type, foundation type, sq ft, acres, local conditions like noise sources, flood zones, school zones, proximity to airports, gun ranges - that list goes on and on.

My previous tenant didnt pay their water bill for $525, I'd like to go after them for a judgement. 

Hi - I recently had a rental property basement damaged due to street flooding which caused water in the basement and therefore damaging furnace and hot water tank.

I have done all the leading to water I can do, if you want to drink sand and spit mudd that's your option, I tried.  

Just bought my first 3 properties for STR and would love some insight on pitfalls to avoid and things to focus on (my properties are by the beach or on the water.

So I'm thinking of setting a fixed monthly surcharge for heat and hot water, plus a charge for the 'free' laundry I provide.

I believe the hot water heater should be flushed once a year but past that I don't really know.

If I the landlord were to break the lease and no longer provide water to the tenant, they would not be happy.

Only problem there is it would flood the market with new apartments and I’m not sure 20 people are looking at this time.

That means you'll be working your a$$ off trying to stay above water cashwise, banking on a future event you have no control over to recover the cash you spent.