This should reduce the risk somewhat. 

Loan limits can increase by a factor of 3-5 in many of these cases, but this comes with a major tradeoff of 3-5 percent "compensating balances" (read more collateral via covenants or less money loaned in effect)Item 2 is desirable from the perspective of reducing brain damage and consolidating relationships.  

You may be able to reduce costs by installing a roofing system over top of the existing system. 

I've found since 2014 Columbia has really reduced property taxes in certain areas (Richland Cty) and by buying low the beginning tax value is low.

My goal is to reduce my tax bill for 2014 if that helps. 

As soon as we took over she reduced the amount she was paying by 10% because she thought she was acting as the property manager now.  

Demand generally as a rule slacks off in the winter months, thus demand shrinks to some degree thus prices get reduced or sellers will generally accept less during this time of year.

I Want control on who is living there and the metrics I use to screen them but the best return on my investment and reduce overturn and damage to property. 

To reduce a little bit of my risk of getting bad tenants in the form of non payment, I would require two options:  A.) two month's rent ($700) up front or  B.) one month's rent ($350) with parent co-sign the Renting agreementThis particular apartment complex is highly sort after and the $350 per month rate is the lowest rate over the past 3 years.

The book Zillow talks mentions that male agents start lower, but reduce prices less.