I have the ring camera with solar panels and a ring hardwired floodlight camera.I have ring cameras at 3 different properties in 2 different states. 

Commercial loans require 30%-35% down and a DSCR loan will require 25% down. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

I have a mid term rental in Charlotte and a Short Term Rental on Lake Norman that does fantastic!

Knoxville offers proximity to family in Nashville and a growing market, which could enhance your investment's long-term value.

I have experience working with Minneapolis, St Paul, Columbia Heights, Falcon Heights, and indirectly St Louis Park, Hopkins, and a few other municipalities.

FInd it and fix it first.The mouse thing is not that big a deal... but it wouldn't hurt to have an electrician go up into the attic and verify that the wiring is ok.It appears to be coming from outside from the downspout terminating close to foundation and a small hole in the outer wall. 

For instance, one property seems to have an extra bathroom that is not listed in the county records.I plan to make some modifications, including removing a closet wall to expand a bathroom and taking out a kitchen island that contains electrical outlets and a switch.

I assume it has to do with 1031x and/or LTCG, depreciation, and a step-up in basis at death, yes?

However, as mentioned already, there are positives to consider and as a rental property owner, turn over and vacancy is a part of the investment, so just getting some experience with that sooner in the process than you had planned on before review of the leases.