Then I’d use the cash flow to leverage future deals.

Your rate will be higher than current, but give you your cash out to use for future opportunities. 

If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that it is enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.

This is where you generate cash and you can then invest it in RE - or something else.Most of the guru content was written a decade ago and it just does not apply the same way it did back then.

My ultimate goal is to become successful with my real estate investments so I don’t have to rely so much on my job and be able to spend more time at home with my soon to be wife and future children.

Get an attorney and get these losers out then hire a property manager to properly vet any future tenants! 

It is a common concern, I think if you are writing competitive offers then you can request a discount.

There still is a lot left to do, but I believe I am adding a ton of value for the future.

Hire an attorney and proceed with the eviction.In the future, I recommend you don't accept "landlord references" from friends or family members.

I work at FedEx 5-6 days a week and am looking to change that in the future.