@Trent ThompsonThe 203k helped me finally get my very first house hack / BRRRR deal under my belt.

No final decisions yet anyway.

Bathroom hardward (TP and towel racks) - mount to a 1x4 plaque that is screwed to studs. you can pretty much hang on it without pulling out the hardware. i use entry level granite countertops - stain resistant, and should last a long time. i put LVP through the entire house, bathrooms and closets included. its water proof and scratch resistant. while the initial cost is more than carpet, you wont have to replace it as often. i use Sherwin-Williams Harmony line of paint, in a semi-gloss sheen. the semi-gloss is easier to wipe off for small marks, and the harmony line has deodorizers built in. for exterior door knobs, i use the smartkey knobs from kwikset. you can rekey a knob in a few minutes - no need to pay rekeying fees anymore. last tip - figure out which appliances your market typically provides. in my market, its not common to provide washers and dryers, so i dont. thats one less thing to have to repair. 4. i dont see an issue with the gas stove. to convert to electric you will need to have a 220V plug, which could be costly to install if not already there. 

And finally how about Insurance?  

Finally closed on my first property in Stockton CA.

Looking forward to building my relationships finally within this community and help others along the way! 

@Steve MorrisHappened to my parents-in-law, after two years of searching they finally found something they liked.

I'm in the final stages of selecting a Property Manager and they have several "Performance Guarantee" that they sent me in a pamphlet (things like "We only get paid when a tenant pays", "If the tenant we place in the property gets evicted within the first 12 months, we will refund the leasing fee", and "If you are not happy with our service, you can cancel anytime with a 60-day notice"). 

Finally, did you use your VA loan for this property?

Finally you can use a skip tracing service to help you locate additional phone numbers to call.Remember if it is difficult then very few people are doing it.