As far as tips, I'd recommend looking into the high-volume markets within any county of interest.

It is just the explanation is so good. https://seekingalpha.com/article/4689343-most-investments-ar...Historical Real Estate ReturnsReal estate has long been known as a good long-term investment.

I have worked hard my whole life thus far and realize it is so important to diversify your portfolio across many different types of investments, a key metric being Real Estate. 

Windows need screens as far as I believe, but I've never heard of that applying to doors. 

As far as the neighborhoods and areas, yes the schools have a lot to do with that,A - gated community or a high end downtown area B - your standard neighborhood with a park.

I've never done a re-fi before-- It just is so expensive to do commercial financing.

A hardware consultant I work with always steers us away from black finishes for this reason.As far as Amazon light fixtures . . . just make sure they are UL listed. 

I track everything at the "buy" on a spreadsheet as far as income, expenses, CoC return, ROI and have another spreadsheet to estimate and track all rehab costs.

What I can tell you is I am buying some multi family and single family homes in Chicago, but the industrial market is so strong here there are absolutely no regrets in going into industrial vs. multifamily (and I looked at both).

As far as I cam concerned TV's are sold with a stand.