The seller has already given you the solution in a nice little bow.

Compounding interest is a very powerful force. 

The RE agent said the floors have large gaps, the flooring is bowing in the kitchen, and other problems that buyers notice.I've talked to realtors about the value of the 2 KS properties and they all say it's going to be hard to get anywhere close to what you paid for those.

This not only adds an unexpected financial burden for frequent battery replacements but also leaves the reliability of these locks in serious doubt.What compounds the frustration is the absence of any low-battery indicators or warning systems.

Adding other factors will only compound the challenges and work against you as you learn how to be an effective investor.Imagine having to supervise work that should have been completed (but was not) in the Inland Empire.

I'm reading "Rental Property Investing" and Brandon mentions that you should "reinvest cash flow to have interest compound".

The realtor that was representing me when I was looking at non-HUD homes bowed out saying the commission would be too small for 2 realtors.

With bonus depreciation, you are accelerating the depreciation to have more cash in hand today to be able to compound the growth of your portfolio.

Ok, Carlos, now your compounding "What-If".

Because of the low leverage the appreciation return is not compounded.