I give them a written warning and notify them I will inspect within 24 hours.

South East on the Ohio River, just over two hours away from Columbus. 

The frequency would be 3 calls a month that last 1.5-2 hours each.

I just started to look at HELOC's, and don't think it'll be worth it to refinance because my low interest rate.

Depending on how far these tenants are lagging market rates for their similar size and condition of unit, you can be a touch more aggressive, but likely want to keep your rates $50+ below competition, so even if they are pissed they will start shopping around and realize they will still have to pay more and incur moving costs, if they choose to leave.

Now, every deal isn't a deal, so it starts with how you purchase and what your long term goals are.

What tips have you guys been using as starters to start with peace of mind on your asset protection journey?

I wanted to start off with working on a property with only minor repairs and cosmetics.

-Homeownership First: Would it be better to first purchase a home of our own, get some experience being homeowners, and then start the process of renting out properties?

I was set to start a job here in TX in acquisitions at a real estate investing company.