How much is your time and mental energy worth to you?

Many times, this approach has helped us avoid having to follow through with the eviction altogether because they will pay when they start receiving the required notices.Consistently sticking to the process also helps save time and energy by reducing the need to address delinquent payments on a case-by-case basis and lets the residents know what they can expect if they do not pay on time.Best of luck, and I hope this situation improves soon!

it just blows my mind' how people have so much energy to attempt to share how smart they are and ridicule the question without answering it.

I'd suggest getting to as many in-person meetups as possible...the in-person energy is different and some of the best connections & friends have been through in-person meetups. 

Plus, older properties in established neighborhoods often have more stable appreciation over time.On the other hand, the new development, though slightly more expensive, might offer modern amenities, energy efficiency, and potentially lower maintenance costs.

assuming they would not restrict your use of the property for investment purposes I have to wonder if this would be an efficient way of partnering in the beginning of your investment career?

I think the most efficient way to build your team is by finding a solid investment focused agent and then having them guide you to the right connections for the other contacts needed. 

Minor cosmetic and efficiency upgrades over four and a half years.

You're asking someone to spend a lot of time and energy to share what they've spent years - maybe decades - learning and developing.

I only invest in larger commercial developments focusing on clean energy projects (mostly in CA right now) and affordable housing in NV, OH and looking in FL, TX, CT, ID, and AZ right now.