I would agree with Livia that a tub is more luxurious, but not at the expense of a great walk-in shower, large double vanity, stand alone water closet, etc.How much is your budget?

The place is overgrown and currently not liveable but is on a town road and has water/electric/sewer.

. $45k from several unexpected large repairs (water leaks, roof collapse, siding rot, plumbing main line, etc.)These issues are also causing me to rethink the assumptions in my model, increasing my vacancy rate from 8% to 12%, repairs from 5% to 20%, and capex from 5% to 20%.

This allows you to test the waters without committing entirely to unfamiliar territory.Local Expertise: Leveraging the knowledge of local experts is invaluable.

This slowed the water down but did not fix it.

Quote from @Zachary Luchs: I am merely just testing the waters to see where everyone is investing.

Will they respect their obligations when they move out or will they stick you with a large bill for unpaid water bills, damages beyond the deposit and extraordinary cleanup expenses?  

So one of the properties I own gets it water from a community well.

He put in a hot water heater, painted the upstairs walls white, put black shutters on the house, painted the deck grey, and painted the front door red.

I’m currently in a duplex that I house hack and the tenant’s rent covers my property taxes, my water and sewer bills, and almost all maintenance costs.