I am looking to learn and grow from different perspectives in the real estate investing space.

I'm at the beginning of my investment career, fresh out of college and pretty heavy in debt at 7% interest.

Leslie, sounds like you approached it more from a management perspective or returning guest.

From a $ perspective you get the same amount of appreciation, depreciation, loan pay down, but here you have cashflow and if if a tenant moves out, you are only 50% vacant instead of 100% vacant.- Generally the same logic applies as above.  

I oit's too much drama to do a wrap, it's not mutually beneficial to all parties and not a true deal (from my perspective anyway).  

That hard work includes making the investments that the current owner hasn't made (nicer kitchens, new flooring, fresh coat of paint, etc.), removing tenants and marketing to new tenants.

It minimized vacancy risks and kept things amicable.Address Tenant Concerns CalmlyI’ve found that tenants often feel more cooperative when they understand the landlord’s perspective.

Thats a different perspective.. the guru's cannot be national gurus and be at the street level  too many students in to many time zones.

Give your property a makeover, a fresh coat of paint.

I appreciate your honest assessment and perspective.