Your software of choice, if properly utilized, will facilitate the flow of communication between all of your stakeholders, and provide the opportunity to build streamlined services. 

Fall & Spring HVAC Service Target Date: April and October This service can aid in early detection of costly problems and save the cost of expensive, emergency service.A/C Service Includes: Check condenser coil, adjust operating pressures, monitor safety controls and starter capabilities, clean or replace filter, adjust blower components, calibrate thermostat, measure for proper temperature differences, clean condensate drain, tighten electrical connections, measure voltage and amperage on motors, lubricate moving parts.

Make sure you keep your financial house in order and save up your money properly.

If you do it, I would follow all the rules and regs and I would document how you fixed everything properly so you can show the buyer and give them peace of mind.

-Not taking proper care of properties, neglecting maintenance, ect-Trying to overcharge investors buy tacking on hidden charges such as a fee on top of maintenance bills.

Finances are now in order and I have now learned how to properly manage an investment property.

LOL.. most investors probably would not have bought there because the returns would have looked to low compared to other markets in the country... but as you point out you mitigate risk with the proper property to start.Much like what happened in the Portland market.. not a hot bed for most investors to buy rentals other than savvy locals or CA folks. 

Are dryers vented properly?

I know this is properly one of those "what a newbi question" but here goes.

Is there a good authority website that allows you to properly estimate appreciation over say, a 5 year period in a specific zip code?