As for the downsides, they don’t seem too detrimental to my goals so I’ll keep an eye out and use extra caution.

We RARELY have a tenant leave because of the heat, because you can/should adjust the asking rent to allow for the extra expense.That being said, we have purchased dozens of long-term buy/holds with electric heat. 

The name of the game in the abandoned/vacant property business is to confirm everything).With these folks you almost always have to follow up consistently until they are ready to pull the trigger.

Short answer: for the best result do what you wrote above, but add a 2nd layer of drywall with acoustical caulk between the layers.I'd forget the clips, I don't think the extra price is worth it.As far as the ducting goes...I wouldn't worry about it.

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.5.

The cash flow might not be as good initially but the returns over time may actually be better and the extra expense up front will be worth avoiding the trauma of dealing with extremely low end property and the issues that come along with this asset class.

Consistent screening standards can and do eliminate 99% of welfare applicants without discrimination.  

Sit down, and do a thorough audit of your budget...you may be surprised how much "extra" investing capital you have.

Without those extra details my answer wasn’t super clear thanks for the additional info added