If you are down the the area and have any questions at all about the market, or hot areas to invest in I would love to chat. 

Apparently a hot water pipe burst and I had 5' of HOT water in the basement. 

I understand the Huntsville market is hot right now, so buying a SFR/MFR off the MLS probably will not meet the 1% rule, but would like some sort of cashflow ($200 after expenses if possible). 

The program will provide up to $40,000 per household for eligible homeowners to pay past-due mortgage payments, and up to $25,000 per eligible household for late property taxes, insurance, and HOA fees.Homeowners may be eligible for assistance under TXHAF if they meet the following criteria:Have fallen behind on one or more of the following payments:Mortgage loansProperty taxesProperty insuranceHOA/condo association feesHave a household income at or below 100 percent Area Median Income (AMI) or 100 percent of the median income for the United States, whichever is greaterOwn and occupy a home in Texas as a primary residenceExperienced a qualified financial hardship after January 21, 2020,such as lost income or increased expenses due to the pandemicAdditional program requirements will applyRequired documents are:Identification card (driver's license)Mortgage statementProof of occupancy (utility bill)Income documentation (paystubs)MORTGAGE PROGRAMAids eligible Texas homeowners with qualified hardships to pay past-due mortgage payments, including eligible amounts advanced by a mortgage servicer.Maximum assistance of $40,000 per household.PROPERTY CHARGE DEFAULT PROGRAMAidseligible Texas homeowners with qualified hardships to pay past-due property taxes, property insurance and HOA or condo association fees.Maximum assistance of $25,000 per household.Homeowners interested in applying for the TXHAF program when available will be required to apply in person or through an online portal.For more information, visit https://www.texashomeownerassistance.com/

AC broke down, despite being 2 years, Hot water heater was reported not working, after 3 bouts of plumbers going out assuring them that the hot water heater was working, it mysteriously started leaking and need to replace the pressure release valve (Point 1).

., could be my personal experience, but I feel strip centers have been "hot" for a while.

Have you considered maybe a one year lease at a nice apartment in a big complex near your home (walking distance).You can help her on days when she doesn't feel well, and she can come over and help you on other days.Here are some 1br, wheelchair accessible units with pool hot tub, dog/cat friendly, gated with onsite parking and air conditioning, as well as a workout room (if the Doc's tell her to do that). https://www.apartments.com/apartments/los-angeles-ca/1-bedrooms-pet-friendly/air-conditioning-washer-dryer-dishwasher-parking-fitness-center-wheelchair-accessible-pool-gated/?

The more household income the tenant has, the greater the portion of rent paid by the tenant. 

Reasonable guests are looking to save money so they know they may not be staying in a hot neighborhood otherwise they would go ahead and pay more for a hotel.

Downtown areas are very hot for this service for obvious reasons and price surges add a nice bump to the income.