Maybe I can look into grants or other down payment assistance programs.

Solid post and would agree with everything - but the last one - "Local or National Expert" - I do think there is still value here but I would say this is the one area that is being I'd argue reduced in importance via technology and ability to reach people digitally and remotely - but like you said, its really more important for people trying to scale - where if its your first or second, local probably makes a lot of sense

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We are super busy, and aren't really in the business of running errands for tenants and then bringing keys to them like their own personal assistants.

Assuming the 2 acres is 100% usable, I'd like to do buildings on one acre and outdoor RV/boat storage on the other acre.I've looked online at several companies that build storage buildings, but I don't know what size to ask for quotes on.Does anyone have software recommendations that can assist in planning and designing the layout of the facility?

It sounds like you won't have any trouble qualifying..In Oregon there are some tenant laws that can restrict active CAP rates, but those with current market rents (or that can attain them near term) can approach double digit return rates.

Additionally, the costs of fixed rate seconds and HELOC's could come down from the double digits or make cash out refinances more feasible to tap equity for those with low first rate mortgage loans. 

Some may have to decrease a little on those double digit increases. 

Lastly, I'd ask a couple of realtors in your area...often times they hear of "war stories" and assist sellers with minor renovations before they try to list their home.  

Apts complexes consisting of 100s or units can afford on site property manager, assistant managers, maintenance staff, volume discounts, etc.