As primarily a luxury STR buyer's broker and 20 year mortgage broker I can testify the importance of a reliable and experienced strategic mortgage partner. 

You increase their energy bill by having to run the pump excessively.

Myself and the Rent To Retirement team put in over a year of our time, energy & dedication to produce a comprehensive and detailed investment course we possibly could to set new investors up for success.

Which is more rent reliable, best growing, both for cash flow and long term appreciation?

And to get the #’s most people want, would require more doors (higher quantity), and therefore more time/energy intensive mgt issues.

As for cost, my nuclear-powered Duke Energy NC Residential Service (RES) costs $0.11661 per kWh.

Why would you spend all your time and energy trying to convert her into a good tenant, knowing you're unlikely to succeed?

You are young and you have energy, so work a lot while you don't have any other commitments or people depending on you.

I would focus your energy on that flip.

Insurance is WAY cheaper for a new build, as are utilities, because the newer homes are more energy efficient, and also have less need for immediate upgrades.