I haven't spent a ton of money overall on improvements.

This is just the latest case study of how Government is incapable of improving housing affordability on its own.

Replacing countertops, though, is a capital improvement and usually has to be capitalized and depreciated over time.

You would think with a fixed rate loan the COC would improve over time but the other expenses are so large that the COC stays about the same year 2 to year 5.

You can reevaluate selling in a few years when interest rates improve and more buyers get into the market

Larger properties spread your risk.Be Ready for Some Sweat Equity: Many first-time house hackers underestimate this part, but putting in a little elbow grease can drastically improve your returns.

The judge in charge of the case was accused of secretly having sexual relations with an attorney arguing a case before her and was suspended while under investigation.

Quote from @Lorraine Hadden: What are some strategies you have used to improve or rebuild credit? 

So adding one more unit to a duplex may deplete equity gain even if it improves cash flow over here. 

You need to improve the property to improve the tenant.