That's mostly because I don't want to be too heavily concentrated in one area, but partially because it's been rough.

Over the years, I’ve learned that offering tiered returns can be a win-win strategy—it rewards investors for their level of commitment while helping us maintain flexibility in our business.

Unless your deals are particularly complex or unique, why would anyone pay to maintain their loan documents anymore?

An LLC offers some liability protection, BUT states vary with the cost to get and maintain an LLC.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

They help you grow your investment portfolio, by maintaining the asset, protecting the downside by placing good tenants, and help you analyze new properties. 

Since you would be dealing with maintaining a gas tank I would have all electric except a gas fireplace. 

According to the Planning Board, the intent of the RM-2 Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance residential areas characterized by a mix of single family homes, duplexes, townhouses, small multi-unit buildings, and neighborhood businesses where appropriate.I'm assuming by definition I am zoned to convert to a triplex?

Whichever method of lead generation you decide on, aim to establish and maintain a relationship with prospective sellers. 

The living condition is terrible as the apartment is poorly maintained by tenant and poorly managed by landlord [seller].