From some research it seems like water sensors near water appliances, quarterly inspections, water proofing under sinks are some ways.

Aside from Gardena, Inglewood still has opportunities , Hawthorne is well positioned with many catylyst for change, and San Pedro's water front development will be a game changer for their mkt. 

I am speaking from a personal experience and poor expensive choices on my part.  5A) As with most commercial leases - non attached trade equipment such a refrigerators, mixers, steam tables, unattached tables and chairs, dishes are property of the tenant as long as they are in complIance with the terms of the lease.

I think views matter more when there’s a patio facing the water.

I put the rehab months as 150 months when I thought it was days, and as for water/sewer and house utilities and expenses are low.

We found the PM has been burning through our money (almost $2,000 for 2019 plumbing bills, due to hiring people on weekends for simple things), not calling us in a timely manner when we had an unrelated issue cause water damage!

You are paying 100% - Water - See if you can get the tenant to pay for it 

My other concern is water, if we let them use it I was thinking about a cap for the water bill but I have no idea what a good figure for that would be...The yard is very small and we inherited a lawn mower so I thought about just making that available for them.

Typically water won't be individually metered on these types of properties (too costly due to impact fees).  

Water, sewer3.