That is your long term solution to generating quality inbound leads over time. 

Initially I thought leaks but after research every day usage of water per unit match’s to no of gallons shows approximately same.

Generally you want higher income two years before you apply for financing, so you could change your tax strategies depending on which years you need a loan.The most interesting real estate tax tactics to me are the 1031 and cost-segregation depreciation.Also, as a retail business owner, you can qualify for some SBA financing that will allow you to owner-operate commercial real estate to where you could run your store in a building while renting out some of it at the same time to generate that income.And for commercial you can use the income from the target property to help your income.

In response to your question about a purchase with an initial cap of ~5% equating to a great long term investment - equity growth potential is certainly part of it, but I’d argue that the propensity for consistently increasing rental rates and the stability of the overall rental market are an even bigger piece of that puzzle.I can’t really give you a definitive opinion on your specific situation without knowing more about the current make-up of your portfolio or your goals for passive income.With that said,  there are absolutely  methods to reposition equity in high growth potential properties to more income-centric opportunities within our market. 

Certain core activities/responsibilities such as lead generation, follow-ups, tracking conversion rates, etc. are very similar for agents and investors alike.

I adjusted the numbers as per your suggestion and it came out more like I had expected it would initially.

They generate 2200/month.

And I need to go back to the initial contract after giving them the home inspection asking  for concessions or remediations.  

For example, I just searched your name on the North Carolina Secretary of State site and found your company (I'll give you a hint, it has your initials) and much much more.

No Cash-out Refinance to recover your initial investment?