If I would see any chance to invest within driving distance I would stick to that.How much would I pay myself for travel for a showing or to meet a contractor?

@Dan Torluemke  - won't say keep or sell - I love rental property, a few items stick out on this one that would concern me.What is the new payment with Heloc for down payment?

Realizing real money needs to be spent on an inherited 4plex.
Years of deferred maintenance.

Roof
Siding
Windows
Electrical service upgrade
Much more....

I'm thinking 30k easy, maybe 40.

I know, I know... Many var...

Hi Tresden, stick with your goals, read some business books like the E-myth, and go for it!

So eliminate brokers and stick with bankers on this.

I am going to stick being a buy and hold investor vs the easy way out. 

My yearly tax refunds are always in excess of $20k every year, so I have always been careful to stick that money in a reserve fund in case I had two or more empty houses vacant at any one time.

@Zachary Haded, ditch the bandit signs and stick to the direct mail.

Also I like to send the contract ahead so the seller doesn't feel any pressure to sign a contract they haven't read, plus it saves time having to read it at the appointment.Motivated sellers usually only have 1 or 2 questions and then they're ready to sign.I also bring a sign to stick up in the yard at the conclusion our meeting.

It will be paid by the 5th.Set an expectation, then stick to it.