Additionally, we have developed templates for tracking key metrics that we require our PMs to fill out weekly. 

Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.

You don’t get to just expense the additional real expenses.

Additionally, as stated above again, the projects that I was taking on were purchase well below market value.

I'm currently renovating my rear unit and it has the perfect layout to split into 2 units by adding a wall and an additional front door.

If we waited 12 months and got up to 80% occupancy would have netted an additional $500,000.  

Additionally, we have equity of approximately $145,000.Now, we are faced with a dilemma: should we sell our current property and purchase in a more favorable neighborhood, or should we rent the house and let it pay for itself.We would greatly appreciate any advice you may have.

If the water bill is $100 a month, increase the price by 20% (or whatever you decide is fair) to compensate you for the time required to split and bill and to cover additional use when tenants squander the utility.

Additionally, trying to spot paint even a white wall with white paint doesn't work, let alone other colors.

With the potential for strong cash flow, appreciation, and inflation protection, real estate remains a powerful addition to any diversified portfolio.What Do You Think?