On BP you hear about all these super markets for investing such as Memphis, Little Rock, Dallas, Houston, various parts of Ohio, etc.  

With regards to the carpet cleaning, I would tell them you will have it cleaned; I prefer it that way anyway after some experiences with tenants doing it themselves with one of those machines that can be rented at the supermarket, which resulted in my having to get it professionally cleaned afterward anyway.

I'm standing in line at the local Kroger Supermarket the lady behind me had a few people come up to her asking how her brother was doing ?

Around St.Vincent St near the First Oriental Supermarket?

IF using the white power pex find some blue and red twisty ties at a super market if you have to,,,also running cold then hot helps some too,,,or the red and blue electrical tape would work well.Each fixture should have a home run supply if it works well.

How far is the stores, supermarkets, coffee shop, transportation.

Because of the location (centrally located to the main highway, supermarkets, restaurants, major mall), and the quality of the property (definitely higher end property, for a rental), I suspect that I'm not going to have a great deal of difficulty renting either unit, when one unit does become vacant. 

Do you have chickens in your back yard that you feed and care for so that every time you want an omelet go out and get some eggs from the chicken coop or do you just go to the supermarket and pick up a dozen?

You are asking for a lotTo get a deal, with location and needs.You need a good place to live for your Mom so she is close to supermarket restaurant may be park.Find the best place for your Mom and yes work on the financing. 

@Kim H.Here you can buy them anywhere - supermarket, hardware store, etc.Where it is rare occurrence in Dallas, you may be stuck?