Most podcasts, articles, webinars, etc that i have listened to suggest factoring the CapEx in around the 10% mark

You've done as much as could possibly be considered reasonable to allow your broker a share of the transaction by offering the 1 time listing.Now, you disclosed your agent status and you found the lead based on your own initiative, that's an important factor. 

Personally, I would run the numbers on both types of properties and see which one has better numbers factoring me living there (you're out of pocket cost to live there).

Almost always we accept the best case as the most realistic and don't factor any "gotchas" into the thing.

You should have a typical septic system inspected at least every 3 years by a professional and your tank pumped as recommended by the inspector, generally every 3 to 5 years.Four major factors influence the frequency of pumping: the number of people in your household, the amount of wastewater generated (based on the number of people in the household and the amount of water used), the volume of solids in the wastewater (for example, using a garbage disposal increases the amount of solids), and septic tank size.

Yesterday, I commented one of my favorite comments I've made several times now on BP, which is that I've often seen where I think some of the people commenting or asking questions here on BP end up far too wrapped up in all of the many ratios, %'s etc and not paying enough attention to factors that can't be judged with ratios, etc.

Here are a couple articles on Real Estate Investment Deal Analysis & How To Rent Your HouseA big factor many may agree when renting out of state is having a very reliable property manager where your rental home is.

@Alyssa Hergenroeder Age should not be a factor.

I have 11 what I call A's and they are always full so I have no vacancy factor.. maintenance costs 2 to 3% and that is just filters ... but these homes I brought brand new 5 and 6 years ago.. same cannot be said for used homes generally

If you plan to manage yourself, you might do a little better, but you have to account for your time and a PITA factor.