My gut tells me that 10.5% is probably a better comparison.Plus, keep in mind that most people will look at COC to determine their return, but with leverage you can both boost your COC and you'll see higher long-term IRR than your short-term COC. 

I started with only student debt and now I have significantly boosted my net worth in the last 2.5 years owning the property.

Then I'll pick up trash, see about getting city trees planted, and improve curb appeal on both homes. 

Hopefully posts like this can help curb them. 

If you do marketing to motivated sellers, or even contact agents to make offers for properties on the MLS, having a website will boost your credibility.  

Is investment in good kitchen appliances advisable as a way to boost home value?

My theory is the main drain line goes through the front yard to the curb.  

Clean, well-lit, no smells, great curb appeal (impressions are formed within the first 7 seconds), and many other very wise tips for renting a property.

Im not completely happy with my current cash flow so I'll be doing interior painting on the side until I refi the rest of my land contracts and am able to boost my cash flow in 2-3 years.

but knocking your competition to the curb is part of the job IF you want to be successful..