This may mean in effect the 30 days notice to primary may automatically apply to granny flat. 2) I believe there is never an abandonment if they are not arrears of the rent.  

Don't concern yourself with the increase over time , you will only set your self up for dissapointment .3.

Of course, I do feel some self-pressure to find something, but I realize the fundamentals education alone is probably 6 months to a year.  

An appraisal has an effective date, usually the date of inspection, and it is valid for that effective date only.

She self manages her and her husband's rental portfolio from wherever in the world he's currently stationed on AD. 

A good Realtor should know your particular market inside and out, help you analyze the cost effectiveness of buying certain properties and assist you in offer negotiations while guiding you through the entire REI process.

I'm aware of driving for dollars and craigslist but still looking for another effective way. 

Other people may be able to go higher because they have different strategies like self-performing more of the work, or plan to live in it.

The additional time it would take to self manage a 4 unit portfolio over a 2 unit portfolio is non consequential.

Your portfolio is too spread out to be managed effectively.