I would focus on REALLY GOOD Realtor. 

Any advice on how to get out of this stagnant stuck feeling?

can you store dumpsters on site?

Here is a link that provides fantastic information on the turnkey investing option from BP. 

I am changing the locks over on all of my units at each turnover.

You will probably run into some issues and need to budget for that.You budgeted 5k for unforeseen expenses on a 4000sft home.

Future enhancements include the planned Silver Line rail alignment with nearby stops, as well as potential commuter bus services, pedestrian paths, and bike lanes.The development benefits from proactive rezoning by the city, transitioning the land from industrial to mixed-use urban development.

It's great that you're focused on saving and educating yourself before diving into real estate.

Grandpa and Grandma take five acres on the back forty and punch in a well and sewer (when it was cheap to do so), run some water and sewer lines with the old backhoe. 

The discount on the full hurts!