I used to be a news junkie so part of my morning routine was reading the news.

I have questions about the fluctuation of this over time and how it effects the numbers overall.)HOA & projected maintenance/ongoing repairs are another 11%-ish.Cash Flow: $363 Overall, I'm feeling really good about this purchase & it's potential.

"regular ongoing repairs and maintenance".The former should be added to your purchase price in your analysis because it's what you need to do to get the building up and running.

When there is a small issue, rather than sending a maintenance man, if I could either give the receptionist a book of reference to quickly discuss with a tenant over the phone, or give every tenant a book pertaining to common issues that can occur in a unit.Any help or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.Thanks,Joe Larson

There is an HOA for $100 a month that does lawn maintenance, exterior, and roofing.

I have learned about the 50% rule (explained here https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/4454/32123-wha...) and was wondering if any seasoned investors saw a problem with using the saved funds in a highly liquid investment vehicle.for example: I save 50% of my rental income in a separate account to compensate for maintenance and vacancies, and use that money to purchase dividend bearing stock.

There is not enough numbers there to give you an answer - but you will probably be paying 400 in mortgage, then taxes( looks like probably 200/m), water, sewer, maintenance, insurance, utilities. throwing a rough number out there i would say you probably would have about $900 / m in expenses, so you could make $400 / m. can always try and negotiate a little lower to make a little more.

Bringing my total Rental income to $2800/mo, which would be less once I factor in insurance, taxes, maintenance, and etc.

Occasionally I've seen breaches over lack of maintenance. 

Some pay rent early every month, rarely complain, and are very low maintenance.