This will allow you to build that muscle of actually fixing and repairing items in your own multifamily before going out an purchasing and completing a full rehab on a 10k home.

Once you have multiple properties, you can relax these guidelines a little based on the likelihood of major repairs occurring on more than one property at the same time.....but having said that, trust me when it rains it pours and you should at least have a back up line of credit to cover you in the worst case scenario. 

That said, there are a lot of lots...but it might look weird having an old Victorian surrounded entirely by circa 2018 suburban homes.To me that would be like having a classic muscle car parked in a neighborhood full of SUVs, if I were a car guy. :) The lady would be painted & I'd go nuts every Christmas.

I also play 528Hz and diff tones in the background very low to relax and I like to sit outside and get in a zone to focus well. 

You may have to exercise that "no muscle" some and set some expectations.You might have a line of great tenants out there that pay on time and may wonder what took you so long when you say "bye" to these folks.Honestly, if you are hesitant to stop by your own property without an appointment I might think about hiring out management.

Otherwise relax.

This is the first time we have really been able to relax and enjoy our hard work. 

Lots of people are paid 2 times a month the 1st and the 15th.. and some on social security are not able to access their funds till the 3rd... so relax and if your stretched thin on your budget then I suggest you save up a couple of months rent so your covered for turns because they can rent somewhere else.. and then you won't have to worry about collecting rent at all.. 

I sold some of my first purchases and took equity gain and moved to better neighborhoods -- Now I have quit a job that I had no intention of leaving when I first started investing... the growth took on a life of its own and now, looking back, I wouldn't be in the position I am in today had I not made those marginal purchases to get the ball rolling...You mention that money isn't really a problem for you like it is for others - Maybe relax your numbers a bit to get started --- go out and do what is takes to acquire some property and let a few houses start carrying a bit of weight --- they may not do much in the beginning, but as TIME works its magic, you will be surprised by the outcome.Good Luckjeff 

I'm working in the Muscle Shoals / Tuscumbia area right now, but I am trying to get into the Huntsville market soon.