Best Starter Markets: For investors just starting, which cities tend to have good entry-level opportunities for multi-family units but aren’t too saturated or risky?

100% you should chalk this up to a lesson learned and fix your process to make it better in the future.I tend to remind myself that your tenant is in a situation worse than yours. 

Returns that say they pay out 10% pref tend to be very highly speculative.

. :)I tend to agree mostly with Stuart.  

This way, you stay disciplined about your future while making space for present enjoyment.You can also adopt a mindset shift by focusing on experiences over material things, as experiences tend to offer lasting satisfaction without derailing your financial goals.

Sure, I cover the water to refill it, but my water bills tend to be pretty "normal" so it doesn't seem to be costing me a ton of extra $$.Point is - yes, this is completely normal and it's something your cleaners should be doing at every turn. 

I've seen that local banks tend to be the best option for this so if your local banks don't offer it then maybe private money could be the route.

Folks tend to like Buildium at scale.

Sometimes Local PMs are better as they are more dedicated than national ones which tend to be very busy and not focused on you 

This is normal and customary and will happen every year, not just for movein.Not sure about gopher holes, but they have their list and they tend to enforce it.Good luck.