.- The Yield Curve will begin to normalize (uninverting): Even as the Federal Funds Rate begins to drop, the yield curve will finally begin it's march towards normalization.

I enjoy finding creative ways to monetize normally overlooked spaces at my rental properties. 

It is widely recognized as a loss leader within the industry and those who are successful normally have a complimentary business such as a brokerage or a construction company that performs complimentary services.

I know Deed in Lieu is a common and normal practice.

You've earned $132,000 more by splitting your money and leveraging it.Since I've been searching for more deals I have seen one or two that might actually cash flow decently but most seem to be at break even assuming normal expenses, vacancies, etc.I'm just learning my comfort levels with leveraging and trying to take advice from others about managing multiple low cash flow properties vs. one higher value one. 

Normally I would say absolutely, looking at the above chart.

Not to mention retail buyers that also buy opera properties, Our normal range is between 1300 and 1600 sq ft for single family, which we have found to be ideal for results.

Normally it makes sense to leverage the banks $. 

DSCR loans carry Prepayment Penalties, so unless you are comfortable staying in a 9%+ rate for 5 years, I would suggest just going with a normal 20% down DSCR. 

They divide the investment strategies into three categories: normal, aggressive, passive.- These categories are based on cash on cash ROI.