I'm currently trying to analyze how well each of these properties performs year to year to see if any are worth selling or in need of some tlc to get them to perform better.

Seems high, but I don't know the CDA ratesI'd expect that you're the property manager considering you live there, so that's good money to youI'd expect since you're living there you perform majority of repairs/maintenanceI assume the units are separately measured for electricity, is $145/month for one or both units?

You get what you pay for, trying to find someone at the going rate of 10-20% and you'll get that kind of performance.

I sent them a claim against their security deposit for $3200 (Deposit was $1000) for the damages. 

Hello-Thank you everyone for making this site such a valuable and informative resource.I'm involved with a performing note that is currently paying 12% interest. 

A HELOC ic a type of mortage, secured by the property. 

, would it be possible to use the remaining funds to perform capital improvements, and is there a maximum dollar amount limitation on this before it's considered "boot"?

I love it but since I’m self employed I’m exchanging time for money and I have no security as far as retirement besides my IRA.

I love it but since I’m self employed I’m exchanging time for money and I have no security as far as retirement besides my IRA.

If rodents are seen closer to the unit, then you'd have to have the area clean of debris anyway before further treatment could be performed.