I'm sure there's other pockets I missed as I only spent a few hours spread out over a few days poking around and gathering this info, but for the most part it seems to be a solid place to start for my objectives. 

Persist, don't give up and don't be distracted by other shiny objects along your path to success.Although a little bit riskier in nature, it may be worth considering an aspect of real estate investing that very few people partake in.  

@Christopher Hu, I'm an investor specialist, because I am an investor.

I just heard from the mortgage specialist today because I just got an offer accepted and I'm going through 2 different mortgage brokers to try to get the best rate.

David,Having a home inspector taking a look at the property is a great way to have an objective opinion about any issues that may come up from you tenant as well as avoiding any problem from  municipal inspections if there are any.

It's the only way to "secure" your cash flow.I used to work in the GH area, so I understand the temptation and attraction but don't let the "shiny object" trick you.

You need objective advice about that.

A couple of times I had to find specialists such as microwave repair and garage door repair people from google and send them to the property.

Could you any mortgage specialist give me some insight about the current rate in the market?

If money is the most important objective and you'd like to keep the houses in tact, you could go through the lengthy process of finding a lot for the houses, moving them, then putting apt buildings on the lot and you'll be making the most out of everything by passively collecting on the tenants in the apartments and the houses but you will have spent the most time and money.