The smaller contractors put out the same quality .

Renters are screened by the government and lose their section 8 status if they tear up properties and they don't want to lose the benefit of the government paying most or all of their rent. 

Hopefully questions like that and extra screening will mitigate some of this.For context, my wife and I just moved into our first househack.

I am also a licensed real estate broker with Nottingham Realty Group and I have had a lot of success helping investors (both local and out-of-state) buy investment properties, repair them, and either lease them to quality tenants (BRRRR) or sell them as a flip (BRSR).

As long as the tenant screening is strong, your turnovers would be minimal (not factoring in life altering event). 

@Rick Mapes My biz partner has built similar homes in Omaha as rentals many times and has found that the tenant demand and 'quality' have been good.

I think I have a better eye for quality than the skill to produce it.It will be great when we start meeting people in person.

Even if it feels below your standard of living, someone else will love it and thank you for providing quality housing in the neighborhood.Is this an accurate conclusion about the nature of cash flow investing to the exclusion of appreciation?

Worst case scenario a large amount of savings and a good work history might get you in the door (also assuming the rest of their screening comes back good) rent for a bit, then get mortgage for home.

The chances that you'll get buyers who want the condo and are willing to offer a quality price for it so early in the year are LOW.