None the less, I’m going back at the market this spring and plan on going bigger.

1) Make sure water pipes are in good shape inside and outside on the property.2) Have a good electrician handy that can add lights and reroute wires/switches.3) Concrete > Asphalt Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I live 3 miles east of ASU off of University & 101 (Just south of the Chicago cubs spring training stadium.  

You have time to do analysis and consider preparing those for sale in the spring where they would have the chance to get top dollar.

I was looking for a vacation rental in Palms Springs.

Try to find a good insurance agent to get the lowest rates for you and also have the tenant pay the water bill if possible.

Im having a hard time throwing down 7k into a basement system when I plan on leaving no later than spring 2020.

We didn't neglect any known or reported water issues/ leaks, we took the necessary steps to remediate the problem (which it sounds like you did/are doing), didn't offer to abate rent or put them up somewhere, and they threatened to sue. 

The few I have done have been isolated area's within the home from either a roof leak not taken care of or domestic water leak not taken care of.   

These fees include things like cable, water , trash , pool, fitness center.