It gives you one property that can potentially pay for itself while putting a roof over your head and giving you experience as a hands-on landlord.

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That was the right move for us at the time, but let me tell you, boy oh boy does it hurt every time I realize i sold a 3 bed 2.5bath home in dublin schools that I bought for under $200K...its the one that got away and honestly will haunt me forever...or until i go back and get it again...but seriously find a way to keep that thing fo the long term especially with that rate. 

They are the ones who are putting the time and effort into finding and managing the deal.If you can make better than 13% elsewhere, then don't invest in ODC.If you can't make better than 13% elsewhere, then invest in ODC.I just made up the 13% figure, I don't know what rate of return their fund would make. 

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If you are setting aside funds for capex, taxes, insurance, or other expenses that don't occur monthly, transfer those funds to Savings each month and hold them there until it's time to spend them.

By the time I reach 20% equity (likely 3+ years away), my monthly mortgage payment will come down when I refinance, but $600 is a big hit to the numbers. 

This money is still owed by the tenants and at times we were able to collect some of the money for the damages.Regarding installing a sprinkler system, it's only helpful if the tenants don't turn it off.

I would build a very compact one bedroom or two bedroom, I can email you an example from our market that sold.

You probably can find a good one through BP.