Put the brakes on...

If your aim is 25% return and 40% appreciation, pump your brakes one time.  

@Joe Osterfeld connect with your PM...they should be able to provide the service themselves or facilitate the work...this is a common task for any window company...the alternative is to jump on the phone...most handymen do not have a brake to do the work...too bulky and expensive to carry around...typical cost is about $200 per window...painting may be a better option depending on the condition of the wood...you can probably get full replacement windows for $400 a hole...maybe a better long-term option

Due to this realization I’m putting the brakes on my journey and doing a full review of my goals .

Recently, a friend @David Preil, pointed out a different method called DTDMS (Does The Deal Make Sense).It reminds me of the eleventh commandment--use your brain.There are often many factors that will make or break a deal, even if all of the metrics look good on paper, but it requires you to dig a little deeper.What are some of those things that have, or could make or brake a deal for you?

Southern California home sales hit the brakes in June, falling to the lowest reading for the month in four years.

Before I was born, he used to buy cars that needed work (brakes, tune up, paint, etc.) out of the classifieds. 

If the belt brakes your pants will stay up given the braces (suspenders is the US term).Your model and your assumptions are not facts.

@Harsh Singh its all about not paying to much and building a margin there that if you have some vacancies the property will still cash flow or brake even.

Give me a brake.