How do you sugar coat that?

I reviewed his lease and noticed that it had provisions prohibiting consumption of alcohol on the premises, as well as guests past 8pm, and he was routinely showing up to check on his tenants' compliance.

But I understand is difficult to educate the mass because we need this kind of consumption to get our economy going.

Then call engineering department for water and see how much sq ft of room space is average consumption.

More people cooking/sharing a kitchen, more showers being taken affecting hot water consumption, more persons to occupy one of the couches or tvs, more personalities to adapt with and keep consideration for, etc., plus the utilities you mentioned- water, Wi-Fi, shared amenities such as paper towels and soap etc.I’m not trying to be combative, as your point makes sense.

My view of wealth.is that it isn't for conspicuous consumption or to give one the freedom to do "what you really want to do".

Sorry if I come off as a jerk; I just don't sugar coat and add fluff like most posters. 

I strongly anticipate some money from uncle sugar in round two. 

Don't have your parents deed the property over to you, as you will be owing Uncle Sam some sugar. 

That simple $400 purchase has a story leagues bigger than yours.US GDP breaks down roughly as such:70% - Consumer spending (personal consumption)18% - Business investment-5% - Imports/Exports (Net Exports)17% - Government spending(Source: https://www.thebalance.com/components-of-gdp-explanation-formula-and-chart-3306015#:~:text=The%20four%20components%20of%20gross,country%20is%20good%20at%20producing.)Looking at those numbers, it's just incorrect that consumerism isn't the overwhelming driver of the economy and, ergo, consumers are the overwhelming driver.