Said it made it soft to step on.Strange, or something that people prefer?

Preferred strategy: BRRRR.

Preferably a CCIM.  

Provide 60 days notice and give the resident a choice (1) remain in their (unrenovated) unit and sign a lease at market rent (2) move into a renovated unit and sign a lease at market rent or (3) provide 30 day notice and transition out. 

I prefer to control this aspect.

@Kathie Riedel I would prefer thursday because i get paid but if thats the day that your coming down thats fine.

You can also find cash flowing markets in Upstate it depends on your preference.

If you prefer better neighborhoods, you should consider 2 or 3 families (a duplex with a 3rd attic unit).

Yes I've considered SAC but for me personally I don't have a lot of time i want to dedicate to managing properties myself and so I prefer passive investing and relying on PMs.

Picking the right property, unpaid rent, evictions, rental unit damage, etc.But for me, my number 1(outside of property choice) was choosing and managing my property managers.