They can handle light rehab and rent ready repairs etc.If you ever want to invest in Milwaukee or Cleveland reach out to me, I would be happy to share my resources and knowledge.Last but not least.  

Also as for rate move even on less rate sensitive markets substantial change in market over last three weeks so if they don’t have a lock option like traditional loan that move is not surprising.

Light fixture upgrade?

Kinda weird seeing some hate on Kiyosaki's books or maybe because I just read 2 of his books so I don't know the progression but for me RDPD and Cashflow Quadrant is enough to get your lightbulb light up you're right, then venture on to other books.I love to read as well and I've encountered analysis paralysis before so I know how not to get to that point but if you ever get to that point my advice is just to take action and have the mindset of "I learn, not fail" and that's really what made me power through all those things in my head.Good luck on your real estate journey my friend. :) 

For example, I just had a tenant complain about one of the stove burners not lighting due to a faulty ignitor.

Belmont, Mt Holly, and Concord allow you to use 85 while Pineville & Matthews are going to be more contingent on 485 or 74(traffic traditionally much worse) to get Uptown or to Southend.

Like colors/furniture/lights/etc.

It's a juggling act and frustrating at times but try to see some light in the tunnel. 

Enter through the front door & fall in love w/ open kitchen & dining offering gleaming hardwood floors, tons of natural light, s/s appliances, granite countertops & white cabinets!

Most lenders, hard money and traditional, require a resting period on the loan before a cash out is allowed.