I would try to keep the tub, because it always add a luxurious feel.

Great for me, however, I do see a clear gap forming in affordable rental communities for families who income cannot keep up. 

I don't mean this post to be discouraging at all, I just want to give you a few things to think about that you might not have considered. 

Sure got their attention.Your  agent should be in your corner so push for information - - tell'm "I'm paying you to keep me informed".In the end, there's  just no way to see/find such information.

I would keep cash reserves in a money market fund that gives you 4.5%, and take out a 0% interest, 12-month card so you can pay the minimum each month without interest.

Hello, I have a condo and a 3 flat that i recently purchased but in the recent months more properties have come on the market that I see get value in purchasing and keeping them in my portfolio but the only thing that’s stopping me from making the purchases is the money issue.

It means an extra call/text for whoever is giving notice or letting the person in, but it will make sure it doesn't happen again.

And over two years you pay the remaining $280,000 off, meaning over $10k/month you send to builder?  

Not meaning to be rude, but the fact you asked that question as a landlord is not only irrelevant and offensive to a lot of really great people, but it violates about 50 Fair Housing Laws and Statutes.

It's also a great opportunity to network with the investors whose homes you're inspecting to see what they are doing and keep up with the market.