I’m looking for some valuable tips on up-and-coming areas and would really appreciate any insight you can offer.

Not sure why that happen, however the best way to screen a potential tenant is to see how they have performed in the past. 

Getting the money is about 100x harder than drawing up the paperwork.

Ideally I would like the rent my property for the next 2-3 years.

You don’t have to leverage it up all the way to reduce cash flow.

One of the girls on the team didn't know how to comp.

Approximately 30% of this area is made up of vacant lots, creating a prime opportunity for real estate development.Griffin Modern is taking full advantage of this landscape, acquiring lots for under $10k and developing homes targeted at young, first-time buyers as well as investors.

Wages will also go up, and we will see a better labor/capital balance as we negotiate end-stage capitalism.  

If they say put up higher railings, additional smoke detectors, etc, complete it promptly and document it.I've been in the landlord business for 20 years, and I've always kept my properties to code and well maintained. 

if you have an LLC and both properties are under it, you just need 1 operating account.If both are under your personal, 1 bank account specifically for the rental is enough for operating.Security Deposits should always be a separate account altogether.