You really want to focus in the early stages on the cash on cash return.

To focus on where you are now: if tenants move out, you would like to do improvements.

The main thing I would say is make sure that you have good folks to help keep you motivated and focused along the journey as there will be bumps and times when you think why the heck am I doing this for such a small dollar amount.

My advice when starting out is stick with one market and  focus your energy there, finding your Core 4 is great plan but you dont need all 4 right from the get go..Start by finding a good Realtor, a good Realtor will point you on right direction for Lenders & Property Managers or will give you options.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I knew enough to focus on two things. 

I need input from this great group to help me focus on the top 5 ways to find motivated lease option sellers. 

I own and operate these homes myself and I do not and do not encourage you to focus on that market.  

@Ayne CardonaI would try and keep one tenant paying and focus on rehabbing the other side and getting it rented at market rents.

If your job income or business income profit is very good then you might want to focus on equity growth and rent growth in better areas over time.