"The staff is so wonderful, you've really done a great job taking care of this place." 

Who cares?

They do, so even if you changed jobs, they will be taken care of.

Maybe that is not the case today, but I have always favored tanked WHs, especially on my own homes.Most people may not care about this, but.....in the event of a disaster, if you have a tanked WH, you will have 40-50 gal of stored accessible water at your disposal.

So you might not want to go alone, and always be very careful.

Then there are the challenges with Section 8 tenants paying utilities and taking care of their rental property.

There are cheaper one’s in D/F areas but I would be careful as those can create a laundry list of additional issues.

Message my friend @Devin Peterson and he will take care of you.

Be careful out there....some of the new builds are not comparable to the old builds....many of the newer ones are all siding, no brick, no light fixtures or ceiling fans...just LED recessed lighting...no doorbell, no garage door opener, no attic stairs, one piece tubs, vs tiled baths, no landscaping, no trees, and on and on....they've taken out virtually every single cost.   

Partnering with someone might also be beneficial, especially if your income is variable and you find a partner with complementary strengths.Purchasing through an LLC could provide liability protection and some tax benefits, but it might make financing a bit trickier, so weigh the pros and cons carefully.