I was envisioning some dude with expensive bespoke suits, gold watches and driving around in a Rolls Royce but he was super chill and down to earth. 

Good deals are scarce, labor and materials are expensive, competition is high.

The tenants have always paid on time and has been good tenants. 

If they die before the end of 5 years I get a new machine and they’re paid for at the end of the term.

She is being paid.

An LLC is just something you paid 150 dollars on legal zoom to create.

This involves upgrades to common areas, amenities, and unit interiors, which can be expensive.

The concept here is to get to the point where your tenants pay for your housing expenses, which should give you some excess income to save and invest.These initial steps could get you to a point where you have a few doors and maybe even have your tenants covering your own housing expenses.Think carefully about selling, it seems counter-productive if you want to be an investor.

@Matthew PaulHaha 100%I know what I paid for stuff a couple years ago and I know what I'm paying now.

Property taxes are a major expense for property owners and can vary widely depending on the location and the type of property.