If the answer is the latter, is it possible I would lose the money I think I would save by missing deals while trying to learn and upgrade my site myself? 

I'm a broken record in my posts on the importance of permitting. 

With strategic upgrades, we modernized the property, improving its value significantly.

Give this sheet to them and talk up your upgrades.

It has been very easy to return or get items replaced when they arrive broken.

However, the property has been having delayed capital upgrade or proper maintenance for a long time.

Yadira Eaton is bi lingual Spanish/English and takes calls for her dad (speaks broken English)901-444-9109...The network of Spanish contractors is very friendly.

Broken appliances, missing basics like a cork screw, no artwork on the walls and cold, ratty furniture that was clearly second-hand, noisy neighbors, and more.

I still have the other property left and I think I will keep it at least for several more years.I have been doing necessary repairs and upgrades on the property that I still owe including some that I foresee I would've had to do in the near future.

Fine, but not above most LP hurdles.Let’s add solar and other sustainability upgrades.