Once you get a tenant settled in and checks coming consistently, start looking for a new place.

I don't know if this is consistent with your experience, but I have found, like all marketing, going back is important.  

Steady Rental Rates Fair Appreciation Rates (Don’t go up fast, Don’t go down fast) Good Mix of Business Industries (Financial, Defense, Service Industry Good Consistent CAP Rates

And earn my consistent 30 k or moreMy mortgage lender said if i did 30k this year they would try to do a certain type of conventional loan for me next year at a slightly higher interest with minimum 10% down.My other option is a cosigner my mom who has the income.

It is just a consistency thing.In regards to this:And, if I break down the text into bullet points, using symbols like " - ", would Craigslist system consider that to be HTML even though they're not? 

You have your primary residence which consists of the house you live in and a fluid amount of land that would be determined in agreement with your cpa.  

My tenants appreciate a consistent expense for their housing and I do think it makes the apartments easier to rent in that house.Before you put the utilities in your name, I would ask her what she plans to do when you leave or if you were to lose your job and be unwilling to pay the bill?  

I consistently hear of agents not making that much, could be as you said that they're not treating it as their business.

i use either 3% or 5% in my cash flow/cap rate calcs...any prop with consistently higher than 5% vacancy rate is not something i am interested in.... 

Run numbers until they make sense.That is the most consistent advice I have gotten.Start connecting with other investors in the area you want to invest in.