Not considering it will take years of perfect rental with no vacancy or capex just to “break even” with where they are today. 

Additionally, it’s perfectly located with close proximity to both the ski slopes and downtownI received an email directly from the seller saying: 'I have changed my mind about the sale of my home and would like to terminate the contract.'

So @Mike S. is providing the perfect solution for you. 

Those should not need attention (in a perfect world) for some time. 

The rental demand in the area has been consistent, and duplexes offer the flexibility of house hacking or scaling into multi-family investing over time.With your experience in construction and remodeling, you’re already ahead of the game—fix-and-flips or BRRRR projects in Kansas City could be a perfect fit for you. 

There is no perfect software out there.

I've got perfect feedback and great guest reviews on my STR but I'm better at running LTR.

Still not a perfect system though.Also, we ONLY install passage doorknobs and keyed deadbolts.- Logically, there really is no additional security provided with both keyed doorknob & deadbolt, but a deadbolt is more secure than a keyed doorknob.- Since you need a key to lock a deadbolt when you leave the premises, tenant's can't lock their key(s) in the home and then pester us to come let them back in.--- Tenants can still lose their keys outside their home:(

Put up the door, put in the screws and it worked out perfectly.

Quote from @Brandon Snyder: Adam, that off market inheritance lead sounds like a perfect opportunity for a first purchase.. especially since you’ve already built some rapport with the seller’s family.