All that said, in my experience it's quicker and easier and tenant will be happier if you just call a plumber.

Residents are happier.

It makes an easier transaction and a much happier, healthier long-term relationship all around.

I realize I'm spending a lot of money I don't have to, but a lot of the items are only a 1x (or rarely) expense and I think it subconsciously adds perceived value to the homes, making my renters happier and hopefully more willing to take good care of the home and hopefully pay higher rent.What do you do to make your property stand out, to protect it, or that perhaps you believe others simply don't?

The PBS show Wealthtrack last year aired an episode about how people who engage in financial planning are happier and this angle might be an approach to consider (replace "don't worry, be happy" with "plan ahead, be happier").https://www.youtube.com/watch?

The faster an investor gets their initial money back, the happier they are I feel.

Happier?

@Chris Virgilio I was just reviewing my debt spreadsheet today, and noticed that I am $665,000 in debt, and I couldn't be happier

Although, I’d be happier if more millennials started investing in real estate and renting it out.

It sounds like you might be happier having a few houses with no debt.