On the other hand, if the unit isn't occupied and a water leak soaks the inside on the second floor bringing you lower level ceiling down, you'll have expenses.Why would I attempt to compute the cost of a ceiling into my ROI/E for the next 12 months?

Does the landlord pay water?

Secondly, when the gas co came out to turn the gas on to the house (on 10/15), he would not light the pilot to the gas appliances due to the improper ventilation of the water heater.

Water is from a well on this property.

Strange, but actually good news, because if it's under pressure but not leaking, then the leak is somewhere else, possibly the shower arm connection or the spout connections were loose, and water seeped back behind the wall and traveled along pipes.

@Bill Gulley,It is always best to test the water to see if it is warm or hot.

A lot of them still have water as one bill.

And it's got to have a barn and water.

What happens if a property needs something big: new water line or septic?

I need advice on a duplex i am buying in norfolk va its a 3br 1.5 bth and 2 br 1 bth home thats on market for 199,500 asking price. rental income is 1725 monthly. expenses are 180 dollars on water bill.