No one understands (except the PM) why it cost $100 to send the maintenance guy to change $3 worth of batteries. 

Do your due diligence, understand the area, and make sure your numbers work before jumping in.

Looking for the forums help in understanding all of the different avenues you would be exploring if you were me in posting this portfolio for sale. 

Once I reached that goal, the drive for the next one felt just as strong.Reminder to enjoy the journey and that it’s not about the destination.Every goal you reach, you will enjoy it for a short time, then be on to the next one.How do you balance striving to do better and for more while understanding that it will never be enough?

I understand the one time event thing but I foresee potential issues with each applicant because of what's happened to them in the past year. 

While cash flow may be harder to achieve here, these markets often shine in their ability to withstand market downturns and provide solid appreciation over time.The key in markets like this is understanding your goals.

It is my understanding that people refinance and then use those funds other ways (personal living, investing, some to buy another property) as a means to minimize tax obligation. 

@Don Konipol, you bring up a good point both about diversification and active versus passive investments.To add to your point, it isn't just about diversifying in the way you note, although I understand since you are talking to a real estate investment forum.  

I’m also from the US so I follow that market and am soon to be involved with a couple of exciting projects in Seattle & San Diego

If you want to understand 5-year outlook, I'd look for multifamily construction data in your area to understand what level of new units is and will be coming online in the near future.