If we had the highest water costs for example, those are variable and you can manage that better.

It has new a/c unit, water heater, and kitchen.

There will be a luxury outlet retail center that is going to be built on the water in the coming yearAs a Realtor, I can say: Due to Fair Housing laws I am unable to discuss the people of the areas only the property.

I am a chemical engineer in the water treatment community and am currently serving in the Army as an officer.  

Do you do cold calling and how is your English on the phone?

You need permits, water, septic all kinds of inspections.Probably a good idea not to go ahead with the tiny home idea for the same reason.

It is pretty rare these days to find a deal in the Decatur, actual city of Decatur area, that is under water, so likely anything you purchase sub-to the existing mortgage could possible have some equity.  

A furnace replacement for $1,800 and a hot water tank replacement for $600.

The project is a green space/water reclamation area that may have a walking path and park.

In my neighborhood the tenant pays electricity but owner generally pays water/sewer/garbage.- Low crime is a plus.