You still want to know the balance sheet, rent roll, and expenses, but most people who talk about CAP a lot are over-using the metric and not seeing enough properties in real life.

Trust me, almost nobody and no single thing is worth the stress of your peace of mind.This doesn't mean don't put an effort in, just accept what it is when the dice doesn't roll your way.

When a unit is vacant, it’s not the time to try pushing rents 20-30% above market.

It's busy season right now in the Smokies - your losses will be significantly higher when the beginning of next year rolls around. 

My triplex has a ~6'x8' enclosed area for trash cans (55 gallon rolling receptacles).

I will forever be grateful for the push this program gave me to take ACTION.

Once you can properly analyze a t12 and rent roll, then plugging it into a tool will help you spot opportunity.Gino

What lists are you targeting plays a large roll also.  

Just have to roll with the punches.

You need to do more than a day of fixups - painting, carpet steam cleaned, cleaning all drawers and appliances, exterior touchups.You have a "perfect" process set out, but it's one that will push you to make a bad tenant decision and not vet them properly.