Yes, today with the high prices and high interest rates it is harder , but still not impossible.  

I think this tenant is starting to come across as high maintenance and this was just another thing piled on top of other things.Nearly every day she has asked me to do something. 

If it was my thing, ever high was in like new condition, and it fit the theme I was going for maybe I’d pay $5-$10k more for it to be setup?

It is very high chance that I will be negative cash flow due to increase property insurance and HOA. 

I think the price is too high, but it works perfectly and doesn't require much thought.

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The lot is 3x the size of the other option and the home has very high potential for value add.

That will give you a sense of vacancy.Every property is different so 10% for CapEx might be high or you can redo some of the major systems upfront in order to lower that percentage.How much is a gardener there?

We highly recommend though, having a local expert that you can run addresses by, to confirm the target property in on a good block before signing a purchase contract.

Some believe in cash flow later down the road by buying class A/B in high appreciation areas.