You are spot on: not considering annual increases for every property is a cardinal mistake. 

Here are some key strategies to consider to help you stand out, maximize your occupancy rate, and boost your cash flow.First and foremost, invest in properties short distances from popular vacation spots like famous beaches, golf courses, and locations with great weather all year.

Belize also has title, and amazing low property taxes)Samana, Dominican Republic - Though the beaches are gorgeous, I am not a fan Punta Cana and other touristy spots.

Based on the pre-percolation test, he said the septic is basically good to go anywhere in the spots tested.

Sense check on the rents of my units: 5 BR 3 bath coach house with 1 parking spot ($2,500), 5 BR 2 bath duplex down ($2,450), 3 BR + den 1 bath unit with brand new kitchen, plus parking spot ($1,450).

We think, before RVs, we could turn it into a simple tent spot for almost no capitol and cover at least a portion of any payments (although our current income wouldn't require this). 

Spot on! 

I use over the range microwaves in all my rentals; it's just one less appliance renters need to bring and gains huge real estate in small kitchens, and the microwaves are almost the same cost as the hoods any more.As for the countertops the spots that always get ruined are the areas exposed to moisture; the clear poly repels the moisture and binds the sawdust together in the particleboard.

There are a few areas that have long been unrestricted in spots (Heights, Montrose, EADO, etc) that may work.

Are we talking dead spots in grass from urine and trails from running fence lines?