In my round-up note as we moved out, I mentioned that the ice maker in the fridge hadn't worked in many years and the model was known for issues so we just never replaced it. (8 year old fridge.) 

Im waiting to hear back to go look at the last unit.

I have often mentioned to my wife that it would be a great place to move to - for the exact same reasons that you mentioned!

The guarantee in 4 months seems a little off but I like the VA support system you mentioned.

Quote from @Brian Malavsky: Totally agree with everyone else and I didn’t see anyone mention an “Umbrella Policy” I just got quoted this week for $1,000,000 coverage for only $350/yr.

So let’s say I wait another year and rent it out during that time. 

I'd love to check out the platforms you mentioned—feel free to DM me.

Everything paid starting from November 1st is deductible.Now, to the controversy that I mentioned, and ONLY if you really want to go down this rabbit hole.

What I would do is talk to the neighbor and mention that the fence looks like crap and I am willing to replace it on my dime .

The deals are really so sparse that you can sit and wait and wait and wait for the right deal in a specific neighborhood or you can look at all potential deals across the Metroplex and beyond.