If you do have a current property manager, meet face to face with them and find out the details of how they manage the properties with an eye toward improvement.As has already been alluded to, you should think about what happens when one or both of your parents pass.

And now that I think back to the early 2000's when I was very active in this ( number 1 or 2 buyer ) in the PDX metro area I can see a few faces that I know did not have money and were bidding for others.

I haven't faced any challenges yet since owning but will update over the years if any should arise Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Everyone else faces the same problem. 

That was one of the challenges we faced, because the original contractor budgeted the project to low.

I see it being the same height as the current window, and running from entry side of front face to window.  

Since I am retired and have been able to par my normal taxable annual income down to a bare minimum it might be possible to use a small portion of the capital gains in future tax years at Zero tax rate or at least at a very desirable low rate.

Napoleon was facing a major cash crunch to finance his wars.

Successful investors have experienced success in leverage, house hacking, and property appreciation, but may face challenges like vacancy risk and property management.Good luck!

As I'm sure you all know being a female in the investing world has its challenges of which I have faced with many with people not showing me the same respect as my partner receives.