With a 3-5% down FHA loan, I snagged a cozy home in a hot spot, worked from home to play handyman, and created a hedge against the "what-ifs" of life.

Info from roommates on things that happened before I moved in: Worked on the plumbing while people were in the house, and the water was off for 1-2 days. 

Mission KS is a hot area in the metro, not surprised it sold fast

You want to make sure you aren't muddying the water and making the tenant think they have longer to get out.

You can find a bunch of lists that mention top amenities such as hot tub, sauna, etc.

Section 8 can be a PITA in some areas with things like paying rent on time if there is a water stain on the ceiling.

We have had duplexes with shared water, sewer, and trash billing, as well as shared driveways.The long term tenants act more like owner occupants, planting flowers, etc. and in some cases neighbors think that they are the owners. 

Read or watch YouTube’s on India and Africa bringing water to the land.In the meantime you won’t save your way there.  

It covers internet, water, trash, cable, and exterior (roof, siding, etc.).

So you would spend around $25-$30k a month (this was 15 years ago) on police details and require union gate and non union gate if you had non union workforce as well.In DC area, the utility providers are a huge challenge, whether getting permanent power, or water/sewer service etc - good luck.