A landlord is responsible for ensuring there are no places that are letting the rodents in and for correcting any places they are getting in.

You are correct.

It seems the initial APR may be lower than fixed, is that correct?

I don't think unemployment is at all correct. 

They’re generally easier to manage and can help you gain valuable experience in property management.When you’re ready to scale up and try strategies like the BRRRR method out of state, it’s crucial to have a strong local network.

But I am so intrigued with the BRRRR method just not sure this is the one for that.

Along the same lines, the buyer who can barely qualify for the entry level SFH is acutely aware of their cash shortage and therefore are going to be less accepting of household features near the end of their useful life, even if still functional and have a stronger desire for anything that is listed as a deficiency on the inspection report to be corrected. 

Right now, we’re seeing a slight increase in inventory and some corrections in rents, which could create opportunities—but achieving solid cash flow on a condo can still be challenging.Getting pre-approved is a great first step to narrow down your options and focus on locations that make sense for your goals.

It's not the reality for most and if more beginner investors had the correct mindset they would make better and more informed investment decisions.

Given your situation, one strategy that could work really well for you is the BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat).