This is much more cost effective and should be considered up to code unless your town has codes that are stricter than the nationally accepted building code.

And having standardized coverage can help maintain property values.There are definitely some drawbacks to consider.

It sounds perfect, but there are a few things about scaling it:1) There is a set amount of properties to work with. 

Residential lenders won’t consider the revenue and object to  the business use an/or partial owner financing.  

I have considered getting a plane.  

Hey Marcus have you considered Cleveland? 

So now I’m considering keeping it and renting it. 

@Corbin HiblerSome jurisdictions will allow repairs to be rolled in when its main sewer repairs - unlikely but you can ask.Have you considered refinancing the first to get $ out - probably not ideal but an optionLast option is to sell the property.

As you'll see in the other forum linked above one of the suggestions was to notify the tenants that they will be responsible for 50% of the water bill.Another thing to consider, I'm not sure on Columbus but I know certain municipalities do not allow you to charge for a utility if it is not individually metered.

Consider other factors like landlord laws, taxes, population/business growth.