For holes in the wall (one had a large round cut out), was that the tenant's doing? 

Dont cut corners just because they're only staying for 2-3 months

Cuts out 80% of communication and collecting demands with tenants. 

I currently own 4 units in 8 unit complex and i had to pay from my own pocket for cutting down trees because hoa has no money and the other units members dont' want to pitch and could care less also they dont' maintain there budlings which makes the complex look bit down. 

With the outlook for cutting rates by the fed looking like it will be a very slow trickle, I believe we are in the early-mid stages of a recession.

If the deals locally don't work no matter how you cut it then look at investing out of state

It's been cut up, sold off and dispersed through the generations but our little piece is still where I like to call home.

That was a huge mistake as they wanted roof replacement & grass cut. $6k for roof, $1200 to cut the grass on 10,000 sqft lot.

With the upcoming expected rate cuts making real estate "more affordable", I believe this will unlock many buyer's who've been waiting on the sidelines.

If you get a little further out from LSU, you can probably buy in the mid $200k range and cut $200-$300/month out of that.