-always plan for unexpected expenses-attention to detail can emensly increase ARV.

My saving grace, is that mostly everything is pretty new, so hopefully no big problems coming my way...A part of me is inclined to refinance now, which would increase my rental income to $2,300 from the current $650 (I do have access to 20K for emergencies, a credit card).

In an effort to further increase the energy efficiency of the property, I had 12 solar panels and a new roof installed.

Yes they aren't cheap, but if they can increase revenue enough to make up/exceed their fees by increasing occupancy and making you feel comfortable because they are there to ensure things run smoothly..then it sounds like a win to me!

A far more successful method would be to increase earnings, reduce spending, and save up.

You missed a great and simple opportunity with the water filter, keep an eye out for it to present again, because it will.

I have some cash coming my way soon and trying to determine if I should use some of the cash to recast some of my mortgages to increase cash flow or not.  

Not only did commercial real estate assets like self-storage outperform the market during the Great Recession, they increased in value dramatically.

I have searched high and low for services (Doorstead, Craigslist) but it seems no one is offering that level of service, or if they do I don't trust they can deliver considering my specific needs (experience with potential section 8 type community) in an increasingly gentrifying part of town.

I'm attempting to help out a friend's parents who are about to lose their home to back taxes.Is the process as simple as quit claiming the deed to me and then I pay the taxes and hold the property until they pay me back?