I am open to exploring other metrics and strategies that might offer better insights into profitability and ROI.I’m curious to know what metrics or strategies you and others have found to be effective in evaluating and maximizing real estate investments.

I know that pet damage is a big concern for many self-managing landlords.

Would cattle coming onto property that may cause potential damages be a good reason due to gate being open?

There is one other transactional party that is also unintentionally adversely effected: Sellers.

Ask for restitution for damages and delays. 

The net effect is that the money is out for less than 30 minutes in almost all cases (exception would be end of month when the title company has in influx of deals, but we're also in an ABA with them so we tend to get taken care of very quickly even during those times).3.  

Further, set a demand for a HUGE amount of damages.  

The roof begun leaking this week and has caused water damage to the ceiling of my unit and I notified the HOA of my issue on Monday.

Why pay $2,000 more and then run the risk of damaging the kitchen table or spilling wine on your white chair and having to pay for a replacement?

I want to start investing into section 8 housing, and I have heard a lot when it comes to cost segregation and the effect that it can have on one's taxes throughout the year.