While being organized may not be as critical when you own one property but, once you get a few more, being organized is essential.

The critically acclaimed “2%” rental does not exist and a 1% rental is a rare find.

You really should not criticize what you don't understand nor have extensive experience with.

Why are other investors who don't use sub2 in their playbook criticizing it.  

The net profit concept is critical.

If your appreciation plays are not sufficiently cash flowing at that point (which they should be if you invested intelligently) then at that point you could look to 1031 exchange into higher initial cash flow markets (but only if you are willing to move there to garner the critical home court advantage) ...As for speculation, I have to respectfully disagree there too.

A lot of credit is due to my super broker, @Jerry Stanford Jerry went over and beyond to ensure that all the procedures where followed and became a critical part of the process.Contract signed, escrow company selected, closing date disseminated, great.

3rd party verification ( bank statement,cashed checks, owner verification)Establishing him paying rent on time is critical, in our experience a small percentage of humans change behavior so in this case past performance is a good indicator of future performance.2.

Then the millenials will start criticizing a younger generation.

The (3) take aways you reference are hyper critical keys to ultimate success in TK out of state investing.