However, those houses are surrounded by people earning an average income of $22,000 a year.Location, location, location.

Have a checklist and check it off one by one to make sure you don't miss any upgrades you have made.

With a house hack, you are actually owning an asset that other people might want. 

After finding properties that look distressed does people write offers before seeing the inside of the property?

Many people go there in (large) groups, which most short-term rentals can't accommodate.

Now I see people accept the $1000 and turn around and "rent the garage" for $200 per month or "rent the appliances" which is legal so long as the garage are appliances are not included amenities on the HAP contract. 

We’re under contract with them for an all cash deal but they keep missing closing dates.

Don't take people's rude behavior personal.

I’ve heard people speak poorly of ND, but Minot is a little different.

. - I’m not sure if I missed it, but I did not see a confirmation from you that the other tenants have complained.