Looking back 7-8 years from when I did that, if I had held on to the one property between cash flow and appreciation, I'm not sure I'd be any further ahead. 

You will often see this with their scheduling, communication, and even finances (asking to be paid ahead of schedule).

Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: I don't really even notice them, and I certainly don't click on them to actually read and get involved.....Just another way of getting business and not a great one IMO..By the way, does anyone know anything about framing a staircase?

You have a head full of ideas, and that is a good thing.

It may not appear this way on the surface but you are going to come out ahead by focusing on purchasing fewer but quality assets rather than becoming a door accumulator.

In fact, getting ahead of it now while your business is small might enable you to grow faster so you're not scrambling to build these in the middle of the growth. 

So if lowering the rent 8% would have filled it you would have been ahead.

@Anthony MillerYour property management experience is a major advantage as you start investing, giving you a head start with tenant screening, lease agreements, and maintenance coordination.

This extra year gives property owners more time to schedule inspections and make necessary repairs.Key Points:Applies to multifamily properties with three or more units.Covers balconies, decks, and elevated elements made of wood or similar materials.Inspections must be completed by licensed professionals and repeated every six years.Hazards identified must be repaired promptly.With the extension, now’s the time to plan ahead.

I created the following decision tree diagram to illustrate the decision process (click to enlarge).The above decision process is based on the property’s performance record, with the goal of achieving financial freedom in mind.Financial freedom is not just replacing your current income.