2 unit house 30 year FHA 6.6% major renovations (roof,bathrooms,kitchen,etc) home has appreciated 397k when appraised to 550k zestimate (similar comps in the area are 500k).

Getting the foot in the door with a primary residence is a great way to start.

Upon inspection, the pest control company found holes in the walls under the kitchen and bathroom sinks.

This is awesome, especially this advice for others inside of your own goal - "The goal for me this year isn't just to buy more doors, but to make a strategic leap into larger-scale projects."

While metrics like square footage or price per square foot matter, the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and overall location are often more critical for attracting tenants.Engaging a property manager early on can save you from costly mistakes and help you invest in properties that perform well in the rental market.

Send it by US Mail with proof of delivery required and/or place it in an envelope with their name on it and post it on their door. 

More doors, one roof, easier to maintain.

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

I sent her a 5 day notice via certified mail with return receipt requested because she wouldn't answer the door or answer my phone.

I tried one in Oregon on a 120 door parcel I had over in Lincoln city..