I would feel more comfortable investing down south where I don't have to worry about an earthquake dropping my foundation 2 feet or a pipe busting in -30 degree temps. 

Renovating each unit with quality finishes, solid wood doors, vinyl plank floors, kitchens with stainless steel appliances & granite counter tops What was the outcome?

You just need a mig, pipe, chop saw and an angle grinder. 

On the list is all new lawn, exterior paint, a detached garage, full bathroom remodels and counter and cabinets in the kitchen. hoping to sale it for $450k or more Lessons learned?

I know that is a long shot and probably not the right answer. 2: Demo the floor in my bathroom (which has new tile...) and access the pipe from that way.

A sharp seller's agent will advise a counter offer at that maximum price if that's a number they want.Surprisingly, I have had seller's agents tell me that they will not accept an escalation clause, but that's been rare in my experience.

Occasionally for kicks and to push my button he would let someone in, then he would be floating on a raft in the backyard pool totally naked and the house would be full of fast food left to rot on the counters, dirty laundry all over the floors, etc.The few people who did get to see it assumed that there was a major problem with the master bath. 

As a side note, we did remove the old galvanized pipes and completely re-plumb the house.

Treat the deals as customers and fill your pipe!

One bottle on each kitchen counter beside the Dawn here, Paul, and a spare bottle in each laundry room on the shelf with the detergent.