If they don't change the fridge's water filter, the worst that will usually happen is they'll probably end up with funny tasting/smelling water.I have another lease that's a custom lease written up by an attorney, and has a clause that specifically addresses HVAC filters:AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT AND/OR MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY [Landlord check this box if applicable]  The premises is supplied with a replaceable air filter as part of the HVAC system.

Although some amount of cash flow would be obviously be ideal.

My intention is to have this initial seed investment be both a way to provide security for my new family, ideally security that requires little to no out-of-pocket expenses for us monthly, and eventually can cash flow upon our exodus.

Complete kitchen remodel, half of the floors redone, custom built bathroom sink vanity for one of the bathrooms.

If it’s close to 90, I feel better; if it’s 80 or below it’s a management issue or the local economy is not doing well.In an ideal situation, more than 50% of the units on a property are 2-bedroom or more.

ideally I would go with a SFH (as it appreciates better) but the price to enter is quite high in the prime areas.Thoughts?   

Yes it is not ideal, and I am happy and would greatly welcome better assistance.

So, if the numbers make sense to you, you need a home to live in, you can afford it no matter what the market does, it offsets what you might currently be spending on rent, or any other such factors, this could be an ideal time for you, personally, to buy.  

My ideal situation is to enter into a house hacking type of strategy.

Each Strategy is a BUSINESS Strategy.In the case of my Benevolent strategy of helping needy tenants, I am using the "Customer first" Business Strategy.This may work for me as my properties are in NYC in Class B or better neighborhoods.But it may not be YOUR strategy because your Customers maybe different than mine, and in fact, they are.I do question the strategy of working a job as a Landlord and not enjoying it.