I knew there would be a lot of information, but even with that mindset going in I was still taken a bit off guard by how much there is to take in.

If you are looking to insure your home I would recommend getting a quote from REI Guard.

You really need to keep your guard up when dealing with new contacts.

Air National Guard member myself. 

They see value in adding water, or trash for free in their rent as well as a pool, fitness center and security gates and guards.

Finding the listing sort of caught me off guard - I came across it a bit randomly - so I don't even have financing lined up or anything either.  

@Andrew ChuAndrew -- first things first, guard your credit.  

Are there handrails and guard rails required anywhere?

Such as water parks, exterior insurance and maintenance, manned guard gates, sometimes cable and internet, usually water utility, sometimes a sundries shop and/or restaurant at the pool, etc.. they're expensive usually, but if you are marketing correctly, you should be able to go way beyond the cost of ownership. 

Coast Guard HQ is already under construction and DHS starts soon.This is the largest active construction project in the US per some folks.However, this part of SE DC is thought by many to be the worst place in a city that has its hoods.We were thinking we just got in a little early, but the price was right, we are in all cash at about 65K and the carry is minimal given the potential upside.So we keep working on some final plans and were going to pull demo permits this fall and begin some work in the new year.Here is the kicker!