Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Can't imagine what I'd do with my time if I totally stopped working!

My understanding (but don't take my word for it because I'm totally new to real estate investing, i.e.

It could provide more cash flow but your leverage would still be less due to the total value of that property compared to the 4plex3) Is there an easy way to understand what price range I should stick to in my area, and should I focus on the best market or focus on the best price for properties? 

I'm invested with individuals who have each put much more cash into the deal than I have, and their only compensations is a fixed percent of total profit. 

Good call, Noel—licensing and insurance are critical, but in Tennessee, a contractor’s license is generally required for projects totaling $25,000 or more, including labor and materials (See Tennessee's licensing requirements).

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

After a lot of back and forth, she proceeded to share a few receipts, with multiple duplicate receipts, that do not total to amount that I was charged on my card, and there are discrepancies in the charges such as multiple mattresses, multiple coffee makers, 116 towels, etc.

Including checking references or knowing people who have dealt with the candidate in the past.Second, I rely on my gut whether I need TO DO MORE PROBING AND QUESTIONING.

Totally agree with your approach!