Attorney's aren't working for the poor's on a retainer and it's doubtful he has the ability or desire to pay for one. 

This allowed us to utilize the low down payment, ability to remove PMI after renovations/gaining equity, and not paying the upfront FHA premium.

My only contribution as possible food for thought for you is to ask whether you have the ability to move to a less expensive area and house hack there? 

I am relaunching a Carrot site and want to invest in some SEO optimization. 

You might also find that you have the ability to refinance in 6-12 months as that gives you more time to save cash and also watch the market.

Solid post and would agree with everything - but the last one - "Local or National Expert" - I do think there is still value here but I would say this is the one area that is being I'd argue reduced in importance via technology and ability to reach people digitally and remotely - but like you said, its really more important for people trying to scale - where if its your first or second, local probably makes a lot of sense

My property manager company sent the past tenant a bill for the damages which the tenant did not respond to. 

Their website terms & conditions include giving them the ability to kick someone out of the course without refund for “being difficult to work with” 😂 are you serious?

Single-family homes offer reliable rental demand, lower turnover rates, and the ability to benefit from property appreciation over time.

One thing I'm struggling with however is my ability to really understand the local markets in some of the areas I've been targeting.Among a couple areas, I think Watsessing Ave in Bloomfield has great transit, appropriately priced properties (cash flow opportunities), and there seems to be some serious development happening (new supermarket and luxury apts just finishing a short walk east of the Watsessing Ave station).I've driven many of the streets and seen a few properties in the area to get a feel.