Or as @Jr T. said your last bill may have been estimated, or this is the first bill that actually has your water use on it since they bill quarterly and you have only been there 6 months, assuming the home was vacant previously.

If you have to pull the plug on the deal, it's better to lose a little on a bad deal that doesn't happen then commit and continue to throw good money after the bad money. 

The "city fathers" will want developers with experience, proven track records, capital backing and commitments, all too often someone tries to build a shopping center or residential neighborhood and the run out of steam and can't finish the project, they don't want failed projects for various economic and social reasons.Generally, you'll find local developers who are "favored" in doing certain types of projects, in reality you'll need to be a bird-dog for them, to be good at that, just like the landlord mentioned, you need to understand costing of developments, time lines and other facets of development.

It's YOUR expectations.When I started in 1978, I did not have $300 to commit every month to marketing, direct mail or otherwise. 

As you know, mortgage interest rates are based on stable long-term instruments like T-Bills.

Once you get a general idea of which companies are worth taking a look at and which ones are worth steering away from, you'll be able to better make a decision about which one you want to commit to! 

Now instead of feeling "stuck and burned out" you see a clear path t breaking free that is getting closer and closer to happening.If your job is not salary then you could possibly start taking more days off from the job as your cash flow increases.

Originally posted by @Larry T.

People like you on the other hand are ever worried about the dreaded T word.

Also ask for 10-15 day inspection period to make sure you get all the facts before you are fully committed to buying it.