Appreciation has slowed and even flattened in markets which means there isn't free money any more.  

in that case, sell just one for tax free gains and then wait another two years to do it again 

Some are free, others aren't.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

. $1,520.00•Demo about 12” of walls and rip out entire shower pan and step •Install cement board on exposed wall •Apply RedGuard and Waterproof membrane to shower pan and up the exposed walls •Install new drain adapter in shower floor •Install new tiles provided by client Optional (just in case fixing shower pan does not fix the water leak) rebuild shower. costs extra $5100•Demo shower • New plumbing for a new fixture •Install cement board on exposed wall •Apply RedGuard and Waterproof membrane to shower pan and up the exposed walls •Install new drain adapter in shower floor •Install new tiles provided by client •Client provides plumbing fixture

In 10 minutes of looking at your application they can tell either "This will work", or "You need to fix these things before it will work."

Focus on getting to know local, experienced Realtors in your town & offer to assist them for free so that you learn.  

And, that is in a nice neighborhood where you can get $1100/mo for a 1 bedroom.Here it is: $50,000 rental income less CapX and Operating Costs @30% (don't forget you own 16-20 appliances that nowadays last maybe 5 years and can't be repaired) . . . =$35000 for debt service and return on downpayment.

For example, I mention that every adult must pay a $30 application fee, pass my credit/criminal background, make a combined income of 3x the rent, and whether or not the property accepts pets.

By using borrowed money first, you free future you to have the option to use the annuities for your next purchase.Lastly, if a bank is willing to consider loaning you money, with your age/job history, at even a slight reasonable rate, pounce on it.