I don't know if this has already been addressed but in case it hasn't here goes. Do you have an air conditioner that is relatively new and just needed a new evaporator coil or is leaking refrigerant? I just posted a r...

I never understood planning on the eminent failure of the economy/society. 

For a well failure we were able to tie in to a neighbors supply with a hose,  bulk water delivery is also possible in some areas but your problem being the piping neither of those options may be a solution.

So in Overland Park, if your tenant refuses the inspection, the city cannot do it without a warrant.And by the way, in Kansas City Missouri - you already have to register every rental and vacant property with the city or face a fine for failure to do so. 

Our start wasn’t easy, fell into our first rental – it was a failure…however the learning experience helped get us to where we are today.

Not a chance in hell....Do it this time and you just set yourself up for expecting rent reductions for every tiny thing.If an issue comes up that affects habitability for a decent amount of time, then we can talk...... if you want to reduce rent for every time that the unit isn't perfect, you are setting yourself up for failure

I would need more info regarding the property, but you likely wouldn't need that much saved up for plumbing unless you anticipate complete failure of that system.STRUCTURE - If you think you need to invest that much in foundation and structure, you may want to rethink purchasing this property.I would recommend you speak with some local contractors to dial in your expected costs, and life expectancies of the respective home systems. 

I know that by law (regardless of what a lease may say) landlords are supposed to provide basic amenities (hot water, electricity) to renters, but what are the timelines that such services need to be made available to the renter when there is a plumbing or electrical failure? 

Don't think that one particular out of state market will shoot you to success or abject failure. the things I posted above happen here in Cleveland but they also happen in just about every other major metropolitan area in the Midwest and across the USA. 

If you buy in the wrong area of any city you have already set your property manager up for failure.