If you can get a better deal on the home due to age its a fine and if you need financing banks do not judge year built. 

That's a great position to be in. 

Yes it's a huge problem.You should fix this correctly now.Open the walls and put in proper sound reducing insulation.

I've got plenty of experience in both site built and mod construction. 

Quite a bit of equity built up.

Off grid sounds cool to some, but it really limits your potential guest pool.

Hi Jeffrey,It sounds like you're in a great position with your rental portfolio and cash savings, and I admire your commitment to keeping your investments!

Thanks in AdvanceHey Gash, From my experience in purchasing rentals in the Owens Cross Roads area, I'd double check the rents and think about lowering(depending on your strategy).

If you learn how to use Hard Money loans properly and how to find good deals in need of rehab, there are plenty of areas of the country where you could buy 3-4 rent properties in solid middle class areas with good cashflow.

You can't really be a true car salesman type In Real Estate.