Having more amenities or allowing for laundry/storage without an additional charge has enabled me to get better quality tenants in my neighborhood compared to some of the other properties nearby. 

@Justin Pokrywka You should search the forums for some additional insight on $40K properties, low(er) rent neighborhoods, what goes into managing a property in a dicey area, etc.  

Wanted to give you guys an update on the renovation with some pictures.1pic : Front of house with additional side lots 2-3 pic.: 1st floor demo 4th pic: Bathroom & backrooms still standing pre-demo5th pic: 1st floor as open shell , all walls down & new sub floors 6th pic: Framing of 1st floor started GROUND/CELLER FLOOR: BELOW 1-2 pic : Pre-demo 3 pic.: demo (All walls taken down, a total MESS!)

As mentioned above by Todd and Cathy, use the leverage.I would not recommend investing any additional money in the stock market because you already have $800K of your 401K invested in stocks/funds.You're in great shape, keep going!

My background in real estate/rehabs has been full gut job remodeling houses that my parents have lived in as well as remodeling my current home, at one point I was a mortgage loan originator (helps knowing how mortgages/financing works), and I'm currently in the process of getting my home inspection certification to help identify issues for my own benefit was well as generate additional income.  

So you do all the work and because of this additional language, if added, you get no commission?

I've heard recently that the State of California passed a "ADU" law (Additional Dwelling Unit) which allows for a conversion of a garage to another livable structure.

[I also had to limit how many 10's she could have because if not everything will be a 10 for my wife ;) ].Hope that helps, and hopefully others can chime in and bring some additional perspectives! 

Most owners/managers charge an additional $75-$150/unit/month for utilities into the rent.

That said, simple rehab projects if done full time and correctly should expect to have about a week per $10,000 of budget plus an additional week or 2 for clean up, market ready items, misc.