While this is a good question, the answer is absolutely location specific.  

This is an excellent platform for networking and enhancing your knowledge.

. $2-4 per sf.Rigid Core Vinyl: This material is available in SPC (stone polymer composite) and WPC (wood polymer composite) types.

I seriously am not just making a post to crap on Lawton, and my experience was over a decade ago, but I just picked up a client from Oklahoma today that said: "Yikes, sorry you got Fort Sill, Lawton is the armpit of this state."

Also understanding how things are put together, how siding works, gutters, etc (basically as many aspects of the home as possible)Having this knowledge will also help you from getting burned by contractors telling you things just so they can save time and money and deliver a crappy service. 

Outside of this, it’s been difficult to even figure out where to find reliable contractors in my area.

Whoever sold you this property and the management company are not looking out for your interests.

OFX and Atlantic Money may provide better rates for large transactions.Hope this helps!

Matthew, there are lots of good way to learn about syndications (and CrowdFunding...which are syndications that can be marketed over the internet).This is the book I wish I'd read when I started...and I think it should be required reading for every beginner and pro.

You get 3 BIG benefits from doing this.