So bankers are likely to be forced to try to generate creative ways of financing an unafforable mortgage which often isn't a sustainable solution and/or people are likely to move elsewhere.Apparently house values also increased by some 21% in Los Altos from last year according to Zillow which certainly isn't the national norm nor am I aware of traditional income growth being in that range here.

I definitely would like to shop around for the best solution.

@Matt R.Somebody said you're not a tree, you can move.

Sustainability would be key but might provide a creative solution to a killer heating bill. 

I am looking to buy a rental property where everything looks good and numbers work.However, I see this large tree next to one wall and it hangs over the roof which causes debris on the roof.At this time, there are no known issues with plumbing or any foundation issues, but would you get a house with a tree like this?  

The 60 gallon sounds like a good solution.

@Matthew Mason it can be a good idea if you are confident that you know a good deal when you see one and if you will also be the property management solution. 

As for a solution, you might want to check out the list of "concerns" and consult your licensed electrician that should have taken care of these concerns, or have him write a response letter stating in his professional LICENSED opinion that everything is safe and to code.

FOR EXAMPLE: My father had a situation where there was a storm and it blew a tree down onto the roof of one of his properties.

What I'm looking for is some advice and or direction on how I can begin due diligence on finding best submetering solution?