Hopefully your property condition reports are up to date, if not, schedule an inspection now and document the current condition of the property.Also, if you feel uncomfortable approaching the tenants and perhaps are in fear of them, then hire someone to do the interface for you.

I think the small amount of cash generated by the higher loan amount would not be enough would not trigger sufficient taxable boot to warrant the costs involved in an Improvement 1031 Exchange.Remember, there are essentially three "buckets" of closing costs on your closing/settlement statement, which include (1) routine selling and/or purchasing expenses, (2) loan payoff costs or loan origination costs, (3) and operating expenses. 

Well they then did the Joe Picket routine and sold on contract with low down to folks..

Give them the option of making a memorial in the backyard or somewhere else for your tenant that is out of the way of possible new tenants.You could also discuss with them that the tenant with the health issues feels uncomfortable with the sign.

Although there are some tougher areas then others, it is all about setting up expectations in the beginning with your tenants and follow through routinely.

I would even say being little uncomfortable is okay.Buy now, stop over analyzing, get your finances straight, and buy something that makes some sense in your situation.If It makes sense now, it will make sense in 4-5 years when you refinance, but dont expect it to be without problems of course.I would not buy a house that makes $100 a door now for sure, but I did many years ago, had very little vacancy, and almost paid off now, I am glad I did, I learned a lot since then.

This works fine for many because the uncomfortable truth is that few who are new will every take substantive action to do theur first deal.

Any other routine maintenance items I need to address?

First Buyers start to revolt as Prices and Affordability got uncomfortable, then listings start to pile up and Months supply explodes.  

Each person routinely has to multi task multiple projects a time.