All said in done over 3k worth of unnecessary work that added no value to my property.  

Does anyone search the sex offender registry to see if there are any close by before they pursue a property? I don't hear too much about this. It may not be a big concern?

I'd avoid refunding it if there is no security deposit. 

I recently bought a duplex and am going to rehab one of the units. It should cost me around 5-8k to do so. In the mean time I sold a property and profited about 38k. I know i will have to pay taxes on the 38k. My ques...

I know most REI folks advice against garbage disposals, so I was also curious if there are any d/w features to avoid or look for. 

Two rules:1) replacement properties must cost as much as relinquished properties, which you meet2) ALL of your cash proceeds from the sale must be reinvested to avoid any tax....you can add some cash to the deal but you can’t keep any of it. 

@Deondre BlackshearScam artist .. avoid this idiot at all costs

Flat roofs don't matter as much in my neck of the woods where it doesn't snow but in MI I would definitely try to avoid or replace a flat roof if possible if for no other reason than liability.

you can have them sign a brand new lease agreement, but if you are only changing the rent or simply extending your original, it is unnecessary. all you truly need from a contract point of view is an addendum to original lease, which references the original.

Joking aside, I am really interested and eager to buy properties that create cash flow and also build a unit on the lot that came with my first home purchase.I want to stick with what I enjoy which is finding the deals and making them happen by connecting with people, but avoid being a landlord for now.