we cleaned up the exterior, painted interiors, added LVP flooring, bbq pits and picnic benches What was the outcome?

And then, ironically, you quote Warren Buffet who made his fortune in stocks, not real estate.Like Warren Buffet, I believe that the US is the land of opportunity but I believe that, in the US, investing in the stock market is vastly superior, as history has shown.

Ive absorbed tenants with a 1/2 Page lease which was basically printed on a cracker with spelling mistakes and signatures missing... was worth the turnover to get them out and insert my iron clad paperwork with a legitimate background check.

I’m sure some buyers might find an iron clad lease comforting. 

Ironically, Nathan, I owned about 20 single family rentals when I went there.  

Ironically it's much more difficult to buy a quality asset than a cheap duplex, as you are competing with other experienced investors and it may take more time.

It os a simple supply and demand of available labor.The ironic thing about all the lawsuits....its going to drive licensee counts down, which will put upward pressure on costs.

That's so ironic!

Ironically, that $100K assessment is now looked at as a bargain. 

A lot of those older houses have corroded cast iron or galvanized pipes.Asbestos - This was use in many house products all the way back to the 30s.Lead-based paint - This was used up until 1977.