This is mostly correct.

That is correct.

I think you are mostly correct but here are some examples I have of going the opposite direction:I was removing a load bearing wall.  

Stick to the lease and provide the correct notifications. 

Work life balance is valuable.I personally believe you are on the correct path for you with passive investing of syndications. 

.: The correct answer: every year based on the market.We analyze properties yearly and raise rents based on the cost-of-living increase, as a minimum.

Hello, I am not sure if this is in the correct place to post this.

Also, concerns surrounding potential valuation corrections in this market had me thinking it was probably best to pull my capital and redeploy into a more 'stable' market/LTR. 

welcome to bp, your sentiment around leverage is 100% correct, and I'd challenge you to follow your own advice and use that leverage to put as little as possible into the real estate rather than the coveted "pay cash for it" or while one can pay cash, utilizing your w2 to refinance is a unique skill and ability you can have.house hacking in the mid west is where its at for sure.

According to the RLTO you have 48 hours to correct a problem like this and 90 degrees would not be considered habitable by the city