It could easily go the other way, so I don't recommend this option.  

that they can easily get to them all (or their network or handymen can).

And I send it in email format, so I need to be able to track those emails easily and efficiently. 

You can practice your land-lording skills and then easily sell-out in the future(3) As a primary residence, you shouldn't have to pay any capital gains on the sale if it appreciates (verify with your accountant b/c I don't know your personal situation)Those are the positives that I see, but the big question is where would YOU live if you're renting out this property? 

Mike Dymski depending on the loan term you can get 1 or 2 years relatively easily with the Freddie SBL.

We are talking upwards of $50,000 appliance, baths at $100,000 up, Kitchens easily above $100,000 and landscaping over $100,000.

You're right - I wouldn't have cared if I could easily find another place - there just wasn't anything comparable available.

You can easily save 15%+ by making it known you're a flipper or an investor. 

It's not rocket science any licensed electrician should handle this easily.

It’s amazing how much of that soaks into the walls and how easily the TSP pulls it back out.