I have heard that though most things are taken care of as you stated the biggest uncontrollable factor is the HOA.

Off street parking, low maintenance, open floor plan on main level, central-air, fenced rear yard.

With all of the articles, youtube videos, and my personal research scrolling through the pages and pages of craigslist, I have yet to understand the magic numbers and factors that would make one option better than the other OR if mixing investments is the way to go.

Ask them to confirm the apartment was 125 Main st, when the tenant claims it was 225 Main st.

I have listened to numerous podcasts, read some books (including Josh and Brandon's newest one) and the main theme after doing some research is to obviously get on BP and start networking.

Lots of risk factors.

I recently got a gig in Maine and the commute is killing me.

Otherwise notice must be posted on the main door of the premises, hand delivered to a person over the age of 16 at the premises, or sent by certified mail.

I made this mistake on one of the units of a property of mine, and the main thing is I failed to create that channel of communication from closing on new ownership/management.

One of my main reasons for investing in the North side of town is because I want to make a difference and improve the communities in which I grew up.