I'd like to start switching my mix of properties to include more stick built.  

If you have good income (assuming from a solid tech job), and you can afford a bigger home and the $1000 neg, that may be the best option.

Keep in mind that this is a lot more than $100/door because I paid cash.I also forgot to add to the list of things I did was replace the side door on the garage and have it painted.I will be adding about $300 to the mix this month to put in a new garage door opener as my regular guy was on vacation.

I own a mixed-use historic building. 

I am curious why you would need to set a timer if the detergent dispenser broke, the first thing it does is wash so what's the problem if the detergent mixes with water right away?    

I've seen some mixed advice but am brand new to the forums. 

Throw into that whole mix the fact that there are spouses (and their families!) 

Durabond is a compound in powder form, you have to add water and mix.

I'm getting a lot of mixed responses and it seems like there is a fine line between being nice and courteous and being a professional, respectable landlord.

I like the ones that treat investments like a portfolio and mix the risk/reward profiles.