Like others have said the first year is still the worst due to things missed which should be minimized but after that it should get better.  

Pay the minimal extra Tax, keep your DTI low (enough) and keep adding to your portfolio.  

I learned that if I increased my minimum stay to 28 nights I could still double my rent and minimize my effort.I also learned that many of these medium-term guests book last minute.

This rule of thumb usually doesn't include precious metals, etc.Basically the shorter time period, the more someone would want to increase liquidity, minimize volatility, and not lose real money.  

I personally like to only invest in value add properties that require a good bit of work up front so I maximize the equity created, minimize stabilized LTV and maximize cash flow.

Hickman Mason,Like you said it gives you very basic and minimal information for free, but some is better than none.

@Rich Makijew with credit like that you should be able to refinance at a much lower interest rate with minimal if any fees

Use a cloud based service to minimize streaming charges.

Some people like free and clear properties since it maximizes their cash flow and minimizes risk of expenses to cover during vacancies.

Purchase price (including closing costs) $160kRehab 20KARV 213kSell on the lease option for 225k with a 4K option feeGet a long term loan for 160kMonthly Lease Payment $1350mortgage (4%, 30 years) $760Taxes and insurance $140Tenant takes care of repairs and maintenance 0Because it is a lease option managing the property is minimal 0Monthly cash flow $450total that I have left into the property after refinancing 20kROI (450 x 12 = $5400 / 20000) 27%If I bring in a second position lender for 10k at 10% for 3 years, then my cash flow would go down by $83 a month but my ROI would go to 54%.