But we know from history that the last 5 recessions did not leave much of a dent in the home values, they were flat or even went up as people were looking for hard assets in uncertain times - with 2010 being the only exception (but it also started as a housing crisis - fundadmentally oversupply + subrpime mortgage defaults).

@John NeffWhen I started with long term rentals I used Landlording on Autopilot as a step by step guide for screening and signing leases with my first tenants.

I am looking for any recommendations for Screen or Storm Doors providers that are also reasonably priced. 

You can misunderstand what he says, misread body language, miscommunicate, etc.The only way I know is to really screen them up front.

It's easier to pick up more rental units and spread your eggs across multiple baskets rather than investing in one flat in a city and finding the building is a bust.

Cost - $499,000 without new parking lot and driveways, $549,000 with completely new parking lot and driveways.Most are 3 bedroom, roof is flat but was redone, current owners have completely renovated 6 of the units. 7 and 8 has long term renter.

@Kyle CurtinAs a general principle I wouldn't recommend purchasing a home with a flat/negative monthly cash flow.

I self manage (for now)  owner had the property for 20 years, didnt manage it well, no one is screened properly. my wife and I must occupy the property so one must go. this is a class C community. inspection shows the systems and roof of the home to be in good shape. what would you do?

Here is their response to my question about maintenance fees:When it comes to maintenance issues, will there be a set hourly or flat rate fee for repairs that are performed by your maintenance person?

Let someone who knows the market and has tried and true screening processes get the most rent possible for your property.