First off, I have some multiplexes I own in different areas of the city and none of them have been metered separately for water so I pay it and just charge a little more for rent.

As for doing it myself, I live overseas so I am really looking to be as hands off as possible.

We were able to get seller credit to help off-set the cost, but now we have heard of some people getting a free roof with the installation of solar.

Look at where you stand, make goals for now and later, and kick off small to mix things up.

Do you want to be more hands off with just a TOH (Tenant Owned Homes) park or are willing to get in the weeds a bit more with POH (Park Owned Homes ie rentals) park or even maybe a mix of both. 

Please correct me if anything I say about my plan is wrong and I'm willing to learn/listen to more advices here.I'm currently living in PA will be paying off my house this year (only $20,000 left).

Because if not, now you are reliant on contractors and such, and there is a significant learning curve in this industry just around how to manage them and not get exploited or ripped off.  

Not everyone starting off gets hit with this, and if you can buy a portfolio it can "de-risk" the issue to some extent, but if you have one property and experience an 8-9 month fight to collect rent prior to eviction with a large repair bill after that it can be very painful.ALWAYS use a licensed PM in Detroit. 

Hi Catherine, Yes, you can refi after purchasing the property off of the purchase price.  

It sounds like you are pulling cities off of lists, but have you been to any of the cities you are interested in investing in?