You could trim your expenses by eliminating property management - you can absolutely do this yourself on a 6-unit, even as a newbie.

That would minimize and maybe eliminate the need for a loan for those properties.

Is there an easy way to divide the basement up? Each side of the duplex has access to the basement but below everything is connected together and I want to make sure no side has access to each other. The way I can ima...

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

I personally don't quite see any of these positions being completely eliminated due to AI, at least not in the forseeable future. 

Fix it.We eliminate as much landscaping as possible: we take out flower beds and most decorative features, ideally, lawn mowing is the only job tenants have to do, because we know that's all we can expect from most.

Using a 1031 to upgrade to a two-family could help you reduce or eliminate the $1,000 out-of-pocket expense you’re paying now.Also, condos often come with HOA fees that limit cash flow, so be mindful of their impact.

At the heart of effective property management lies the ability to balance the competing interests of three critical stakeholders: owners, tenants, and vendors.

I am in the process of getting it reappraised to eliminate PMI.

Any specific suggestions on how to tone down on a budget but still be effective?