Every property will bring its own lessons, so just be ready to roll with the punches and use what you learn to make your next investment even better.

2.How can I better evaluate and communicate an investor’s return on investment (ROI)?

It depends on what the terms of your mortgage are.Pros-with no mortgage, you have higher cash flow.Cons-if you plan on buying more properties, you are better off saving the money for a down payment for your next place.The big questions are: can you get higher than 7% return if you invest that money elsewhere? 

Will be better from now on.

One looking for cash flow might find a better place than someone looking for appreciation. 

So is there better markets to buy in (in big cities)?

Usually you're going to have to invest some front-end money to survey it out and work with an engineer to figure out what's possible (generally the more lots the better) based on your existing access to infrastructure, the desirability of the area, zoning rules, etc. 

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

Another question is… Which option would be better to cover the missing mortgage payments: a HELOC or forbearance?

I am looking for guidance as to which is better STRESSA or RENTREDI?