We had several scammers try that locally but the state shut them down.

Yes, although the economy is picking up here and more businesses are moving to the area, the business is mostly touristy still. 90% of the town shuts down 6 months out of the year.

question: How should you compensate a tenant who's water you had to shut off for one night because it was very late and your handyman could not fix a leak in the water heater hose until the next day?

It's an old church built in 1900.

If you're planning to live in one side and house hack with the other unit(s) I would keep my eyes open for multi's in Northside close to Brooklyn Park Blvd but west of Richmond-Henrico Tpke or, alternatively, Church Hill near Broad St and Chimborazo.

When they could no longer care for themselves, their daughter helped out, hired assistance (boy down the street mowed the lawn, local church got them into a meal delivery service, etc.).

unfortunately when it snows or ices in Dallas, the entire town shuts down.

I'm considering asking her to request assistance from her church to get her caught up now, as she's very active there, and maybe your tenants can explore other social services for help? 

I was attempting to shut off my water valve from underneath the sink in the bathroom, however I learned that the shut off valves no longer work.

"Dont start investing until you have the financial backing of other rich members of the church of Scientology"  ...