If you plan to rent yours out then I would do a no to minimal rehab for rental shape.

You mentioned that you did not receive any family support and started with minimal money, how did you start?

Hats off to you.If you can get a degree, even if it's just an associate's, with 0 to minimal debt, I'd get it for the security.

Any way to minimize risk that the owners won't damage the property before moving out?  

-Minimal/no communication from the builder.

The NW side is more residential and modern but minimal multifamily properties.

Minimal attention required.  

Of course you need to minimize cost w.r.t. performance, but it is a 2 curve graph where there is a point where the 2 lines cross for maximum efficiency.So, it is about effective marketing, not keeping it low.

I look for something where it requires minimal renos or a bit of work, but once that is done, that is it-yes there are things that pop up, but nothing big like redoing the kitchen in 2 years.It also depends on your market.

Important things to do to minimize claims of negligence:1.