Question: the pipe that burst, does it have hot/warm water running thru it from the system, while the system is running, or is it always cold water?  

I avg 17mpg around my drive area & >22 on the HWY in a new Ram 1500.

Drive around and look to see who is listing other buildings like your type and contact them.

I need to get some quotes on granite counter tops.  

Nothing sounds nicer now that i'm trying to invest than being able to drive a p.o.s car and have way less things to be debt free than to have the amenities that i cant seem to sell and debt hanging over my head...

Not sure if it's allowed but if you have a contractor contact who could help you build an estimate of repairs it would be helpful to leave some copies on the kitchen counter as well as loading a copy of it up on the documents section of your MLS.

I recommend checking out Milwaukee for lucrative cash flow deals within a reasonable drive. 

I pull permits over the counter most of the time, so it is smooth flowing for me, so far.

But all cabinets and counters tops are good, appliances included except washer and dryer for the 2 units setup for them.

One tip that I picked up here is while you are starting out and saving money for your investments, start driving / visiting areas you would like to invest in so you get a feel for prices, rents , house conditions etc, and visit and look at lots of homes and open houses so your eye get used to looking at repairs / upgrades that are normal in a particular market.