@Jay Hinrichsanother reason I sacrificed some to barely cling onto the many we still have.

Depending on the cabinet style I will either replace the whole thing or put a new countertop on it and then a vessel sink on top of that to raise it.

@Brad Mylius Hondros has a weekend only course...kind of exhausting sacrificing your weekends, but it's not a bad option...that's the way I did it...seemed to work well. 

This community has changed hands several times but the management style has stayed consistent  so the value of the homes have risen.

Proving to the carrier that the building is a lower risk through methods like the wind mitigation report is your best bet to get a lower price without sacrificing coverage. 

If the tenant qualifies, they get an electronic lease immediately, pay the security deposit and I cancel the rest of the appointmentsProcess I'm considering tryingList apartment on Wednesday Have all potential tenants show up at the same time for an open house style of viewingHave all interested tenants fill out a free application with income info and other basic questionsPick best from the list and send them a paid background checkIf tenant passes then send them a lease, if not, inform them and move on to the next bestAny input on these two strategies? 

We arent interested in older homes that have been broken up into apartments -- but rather apartment style buildings with 4-8 units. 

Life style changes?

Does any one have any advise on boot camp style training seminars to help me understand how to acquire, Improve, and hold these types of Investments

I would have to decide between "retiring" (ramen noodle style) being pushed up to mid 70's, or taking the purple pill and calling it a good game.Now I am prepared for this move.