But it's exhausting and depressing to see how many people don't even try to help themselves and want something for nothing.  

Exhaust fans in bathrooms help.

We do have good attic access.I am still spending ~$9k for the central air, condensing unit, ductwork, condensate drains, and two exhaust fans for the bathrooms.  

It's been my experience that chasing someone for a broken lease, is an expensive and time exhausting practice.

It's exhausting, frankly. 

@Nicole W.It can be exhausting, though.  

Once you have an FHA loan you are not allowed to have another FHA loan unless relocating a great distance for work.Now that you have exhausted your Low Down Payment Options (Portfolio Conventional and FHA Conventional and FHA) you will need to use a Standard Conventional Loan and put 20% down to get your 3rd Duplex.The sky is the limit...you could continue to buy properties and build an empire or just stop there and enjoy more free time...I have friend who quit his job and just manages his properties now.Keep in mind that this 4 step process I outlined takes time (anywhere from 1 to 10yrs depending on the person) so keep the big picture in mind but don't let it stress you out too much.

There's no practical limit to the number of viable flips out there- at least I have not met the buyer who was in a financial position to exhaust the opportunities available.

Exhaust fan and light combo kills two birds with one stone.

I have in the past analysed things til exhaustion (classic " paralysis of analysis") Now I decided to be proactive and just get this ball rolling and learn as I go instead of procrastinating.