We see so many Youtube videos with instructions on how to do self-closings/seller closings, and this saves a significant amount of money. 

Over the past few years, my wife and I have worked hard to improve our financial health—we’ve raised our credit scores above 800, paid off all debt except for our mortgage and student loans, and saved a fair amount.

., land) from the depreciable building and site improvements.

Portfolio lenders or credit unions may offer flexible refinancing options, while creative financing can improve cash flow.

Yes, they do come at a slightly higher purchase price/downpayment than C class rentals, but I’ve found it to be worth it because of the improved tenant quality. 

Who makes decisions on improvements?

It's slowly improving and I suspect sec 8 would be a poor choice.

Ensure the appraiser accounted for things like the square footage, recent improvements, location benefits, or other factors that impact value.

This shows you're open to improvement but won’t let a picky guest's minor grievances dictate the narrative.Avoid Emotion: Keep the tone neutral and professional.

I spend an inordinate amount of time trying to fight against the tide of YouTube gurus that encourage brand-new investors to set up an LLC before even buying their first home.