In the current market, it's pretty much impossible to have any positive cash flow in the 2-4 unit space with long term rentals, unless you're putting ~40-50% down, not only focused on the cash flow per se, but rather simply not being in the negative.

If everyone would simply eradicate that from there vocabulary and replace it with "Realized PERFORMANCE".

You could overwhelm your tax assessor with love by simply filing an appeal every year.

If they are not aligned then simply keep looking till you find one that is.I would look up NARPM and start with them..Below are some questions I would think would be a good starting point for you to see who really treats their company like a business or a hobby.My business partner is a regional VP for NARPM and I am happy to help if you need anything please reach outQuestions to Ask prospective management companiesWhat are your average days on market for vacant homes?

If the damage is minor, again I think the tenant can simply claim the quality of the appliance was poor and they have the door-seal quality issue to further back up this claim.

First step is always to cut the water source and fix the leak asap.

While I usually think people have the best intentions, as someone working with you for the first time, it is truly hard not to have the thought cross my mind that the pro forma provided by Jennifer Lucero was inflated by Southern Impression Homes simply to make the sale. 

The economics simply do not favor the investor.  

If your market is leaning more towards shorter stays...which does seem to be the current demand nationwide...I would not cut your properties out of that demand!

So some things will be easier and more convenient (one roof to repair) but many tasks will simply be a multiple based on the number of doors.