However, there is plenty of area in the back yard for some storing units so I will definitely look into those and the furniture.

You can lose money whether you invest in your back yard or out of state.I lost everything investing in my backyard.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/690349-from-bankruptcy-to-1-000-units-part-1-thru-the-dark-tunnelBut I did not blame the Cincinnati city government or the county or the market or the "no money down gurus" or whatever.I learned the lessons and acquired over 1,000 apartment units and I now invest in the midwest and the coasts.And by the way, making $1M profit on one building in 6 years - which is my first $1M profit on a building (I've since done that multiple times) is not outlandish at all.

AHS is one of many home warranty companies that offer warranties on homes including old appliances, some of which cover additional items like pool equipment, etc for an annual fee which is typically $400-$700 for an1 year warranty.

There's houses below $250k that hit the 1% Rule.Questions is what type of tenant pool are you after?

Reminds me of a home we had in Australia where the inside had an in-ground pool but open to the elements, it was gorgeous & all the bedrooms opened to it.

I drove by a few weeks ago and the place looks great, I see you took advantage of the lounge by the pool and converted it to a gym.

Essentially pooling all the money we could to buy properties.  

Type: 1BR 1BA Condo Features: Corner ranch unit, 755 Sqft, W/D in unit, sliders to deck, 1 Car Garage, low rise two story building.Built: 1975Amenities: Pool and Club House Best selling factors: Garage.

If you can buy in your backyard, I would certainly do that.

If they decide to build a new pool & tennis courts for the complex, you still have to pay your share of the cost whether you want it or not.