When the ROE is significantly smaller than my CoC return (based on initial investment) I know it's time to make a move to increase the velocity of the money.

We have only 2 criteria for the order we process applications: 1) nearest move in to the date unit is available to be rented 2) order that the completed applications are received.If we had a unit for rent that would be rent ready Jan 15 and have multiple applications, the application processed first is the one who can move in the fewest days after Jan 15.  

The seller said that he had a court date that would clear up all the issues and allow him to move forward with closing. 

I also make sure to specify in the lease agreement that I need proof of coverage before move-in and that the policy should name me as an “additional interested party.”

I have been in property management for 20 years, almost 3 years ago I moved to Birmingham AL to start my investment journey.

Every youtube video I find when searching this problem involves someone replacing or moving an electric box that either hasn't been wired yet or is re-wired.

Those areas are seeing the most appreciation and continue to grow with new residents moving there looking for housing. 

Would a cash-out refinance to free up equity and keep growing be a smart move, or should I focus on paying down my existing debts?

We know they’re hard working and would like to continue working with them rather than move toward foreclosure, but we know they’re in over their heads if we continue under the current terms of the mortgage and don’t want to set them up for failure. 

Same property listed water bill paid by landlord so how much does it cost to put individual meters for each property so cost can be moved to tenants?