He calles them "poor people" "economically disadvantaged" He threatened to evict them if they don't rent his appliances like used ceiling fans.

Your tenants who faced with an already tight household budget may decide to rig the issue instead of fixing it properly.  

I unfortunately blocked two plots and paid 20% for both and now it is almost 2 years and there is no response at all from Wagner or the builders :(-------The house will come with stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, hood, refrigerator, and range.3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms2 Car garage 1323Sq/ftThe price of this property is $198,000.00 with a 20% due at contract and the remaining 80% could be paid via conventional financing or cash.

Keep in mind all these markets are very different than the Cambridge area in terms of tenant base, household income, transit, etc.Happy to connect if you'd like to chat more!

One or two appliances or a new roof can wipe out years of cash flow. 

May you deduct ongoing costs from the property like mortgage interest, replacing appliances, property management costs, etc with an SL?

I tried to stay out of the way, but I had to stop several things from being done wrong—spaces between kitchen cabinets that were too small by at least an inch for the appliances to fit, a walk-in pantry being built that was too narrow for anyone but a child to get into.

These markets often have strong population and job growth and strong rental demand.But the reality is that even in more affordable markets like Columbus, you'll need about $50k-60k household income just to qualify for a conventional investment property loan (this assumes good credit and reasonable debt).

Namely, appliances, flooring, furnishings and updates. 

There is no shower and the appliances were trash.