I feel the answer to this question is determined by how long you anticipate owning this property. 

So if you find one way you are trying is not working as anticipated, it's good to reach out to a network like this to see if there is another way to get it done, or a way to shift for a better route. 

Meaning if you bought a house on a large lot in anticipation of doing this what legal hurdles will you face? 

Not that great unless you anticipate appreciation.

We have properties that have machines that we own in our laundry rooms as well as properties that have machines from a vendor.It comes down to whether you have an existing contract in place (these tend to be long term - 10yrs and often inherited) , how much use/income you anticipate and whether you are willing to take on the maintenance of the machines.For in-unit machines, you can buy and rent them out to the tenants or you can partner with other vendors who will do a revenue share.Hope that helps.

The market with the anticipated lower rent appreciation will have this priced into the RE market and therefore have initially a better cash flow. 

And your desire to stay conservative with free cash anticipating a market down turn isn't wrong. 

For example, if I anticipate 100k profit and to hire a property manager, etc. it would cost 10k then I could give this person 10%.

(some of this was HOA dues, property taxes, so not closing fees per say) Needed *nothing* but $100 worth of L.E.D lights.Property Manager advertised the rental for 2 weeks - we got less applicants then anticipated buy 2 were strong.  

I would anticipate having to leave a 10-13K in the deal after the BRRRR.