I would highly appreciate any advice, links, or articles that anyone can refer to me.

She has been nothing but bad news.

I read some article a while back that made it sound like anyone who doesnt raise rent every year is an unprofessional sucker and kept finding articles pretty much reinforcing that attitude.My gut feeling told me it would be a mistake, but I like to get as much advice as I can.

I have looked through many articles and have learned a ton about the 20% pass through.

@Ravi Kiran here is article about structuring that you might find helpful that I saw on another thread. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/460294-how-to-cash-out-1-4-unit-property

You can save:- Save from work for your next downpayment- Create value at work and get a promotion / bonus / commissions- Create a side gig(s) (here is a great article)- Let the value of house #1 grow and harvest / leverage it- Flip another home to create capital- BRRRR any property to create value- Find a capital partner or lender whom you can provide value toThere are so many ways... 

I actually have read your article and really enjoyed it.

I've been reading a lot about real estate and often see headlines of articles or podcasts with things like "From $20k to 40 rental units in 2 years."

A good, succinct book regarding prop mgmt is Ken McElroy's: https://www.amazon.com/Ken-McElroy-ABCs-Property-Management/dp/B00RWTHW2GThere are also lots of BP articles on prop mgmt: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/interview-property-managers-ultimate-guideBest of luck!

That is why it is rated by 83 of 100 top economists as the top city to invest in for 2020 (Zillow article).