Never assume, always ask; even during hot RE market.

If the house has no gas that means no hot water so it should not be habitableYou should let your tenant know there is an issue with the gas line and will require major renovations and they will be required to relocate.

Section 8 is management intensive so if you are not ready for that world then dont go there.

I've had someone from the state & a plumber go out & confirmed there is hot water. 

Such as a hot water heater replacement, flooring, HVAC work etc.  

@Mahbod Norouzi as Dan stated, any of the Austin suburbs are still going to be too hot for cash flow with a traditional down payment.

We currently live in Hot Springs Arkansas and my wife just accepted a position in Jacksonville Florida.

Gym, a few more emails, walk/run to beach, work, Hot tub, return emails, swim, repeat.

Now, for Airbnb/short-term rentals in Atlanta, relish the prospect of higher potential income and pricing flexibility, but brace yourself for intense management, competition, and potential regulatory changes.

A hot housing market might allow you to refinance without extensive rehab before the tenant leaves.