I’m sure that’s normal for regular home buyers but I feel uncomfortable with it bc no one has shown me the effort I’m looking for.

What is your daily routine as far as becoming a better real estate investor?

@Corby Goade, "picking a tenant" makes me uncomfortable too.

Commercial appraisals are routinely $600-650 these days. 

And while your in-house team could certainly incorporate these devices into a routine inspection/maintenance program, that will come at a cost. 

@Daniel M Gibson sticking to fundamentals and your "gut" is always the best course.Unlike 99% of the investors on this site, my take is that investing for cash flow is a bad idea...it creates a jaundiced view of how things work...meaning that investing is about controlling assets as wisely as possible...not immediate cash flow.I use seller carried loans routinely because I'm in for the long haul (and I don't need rental income to survive)...as long as the purchase price makes sense, I could care less about income...the concept is debt paydown and future equity.

I have considered trading up for MF but, so far, cap rates aren't where I'd like in areas I've looked and I'm uncomfortable with where we are in the cycle to favor MF at a premium when I can cashflow at 16% net on unsexy SFRs with no friction. 

I wasn't able to complete my Sunday morning routine, and was late to church because of my time spent with them.

Just be careful and do not get stuck in this as a routine occurrence. 

Recently I've tried sending a certified letter (containing all my contact info and a request for contact) with return receipt, but USPS reports they were unable to deliver it  - Notice Left (No Authorized Recipient Available)There is nothing particularly wrong, and she's completely current with rent based on auto-payments.I feel uncomfortable not being able to reach her.