I think broader consumer taste is killing malls, which includes online shopping, but also even where people are choosing to live and how they are spending their time/money, more broadly.I worked for a company that bought a failing mall back in 2012 (online shopping was "killing retail" then too), redeveloped most of it into more open air power center and sold.  

I’d recommend looking into this in conjunction with whatever other program you choose.

There are several to choose from!

If you choose not to owner occupy you'll need to put more money down (like 25% vs 3.5%), so just keep that in mind. 

For property selection, choosing a duplex or triplex in a good neighborhood can provide steady cash flow, while adding an ADU to a single-family home works well in areas with high rental demand like Portland.

I want to learn from experienced landlords here, how much deductible should we choose? 

If you can't, then notify the tenant that she will be charged if the visit is unnecessary.The tenant does not get to choose when the vendor shows up.

Many of our investors choose areas that have low land cost and steady population growth.

LOL.There are endless amenities to choose from so if you don't have a pool/spa/view, you can certainly provide many others that guests will enjoy!

I'm looking for advice on what I should choose.