If I could move to a more simple software than QBO, it would save me several thousand a year, and the simplicity would be valuable as well.

It is very competitive but if you utilize good resources and think smart you can do really well!!

An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provide support for the property tax appeals process.

It's likely you'll be able to raise the rent as well with the upgraded unit and you can look to market it during the time of rehab. 

Wanted to chime in as I have jumped into numerous courses & attended seminars as well. 

A Mentor – I am new to the area and hoping to find someone to learn from and help that knows the area well and can guide me in the right direction.2.

I added arcade games, board games and accept pets as well.

Quote from @Gregory Schwartz: I have 2 very close friends who grew well beyond 2 rentals with this strategy. 

Price range seems to be so fluid from what I'm seeing - as I'm sure you well know this but a home in one town might be $20,000/$30,000 variation in another.

Quote from @Yaroslav Shtogun: Good morning,Some updates, we did home inspection and the house is not good condition since it was built in 1950 and was not maintained well.