But from what I've observed (and I'm sure you've seen too), only a few new investors, who are more analytical in nature, do this.One of the issues that I've seen again and again is new investors putting together a "spreadsheet" based on their limited understanding, that produces inaccurate or misleading numbers.

Thinking about 1031 option and buying more income producing properties possibly in other parts of the country.   

This implies the higher ratio areas actually produce lower cash flow over long holds.- it does not forecast rent growth or appreciation into the calculation.Those are not areas i desire to invest.  

.✅ Thirdly, in regard to objectionable tenancy and nuisance caused by disruptive tenants, you will need to document these violations with undeniable evidence.Because police reports are not usually able to be procured due to disturbances like drug trafficking or domestic violence, you’ll need to take matters into your own hands on producing that documentation.I recommend getting security cameras installed in all common areas and outside your properties.I’ve used SimpliSafe security cameras but you’ll need to install WiFi service at your properties so that you can maintain recordings in the event of violations and add to your lease that any tampering with said cameras constitutes a lease violation as well.This is still developing and once we get further clarity, we will host a round table with legal experts on how to best protect our properties and residents.

At first, it wasn’t glamorous, but today, those 12 doors produce about $90,000/year in net cash flow.

Each strategy produces slightly different rent rates.

With an extra vacancy or a maintenance issue or an extra turnover, this is definitely a negative cash flow producing investment.So when you say the rent growth and value growth have exceeded your expectations, I would love to have you respond as to how that is possibly the case. 

Then when it aligns, start doing it.Books and videos are as good as the time they were produced, you're going to want to get a pulse on the actual beat of the floor. 

You can make checking accounts for the deposits but I prefer Savings accounts because it produces more interest that the landlord can keep here in NC ;)

,We discovered over the course of this discussion that more smaller extra payments produces less benefit than fewer, larger "chunks".