Keep cash handy for the next year.  

@Coty LeBlanc I originally used it as a set it and forget it tool and it was better than not having I suppose, but then I really dug into training and learning and I saw 50% increase in one property and 20% in the other.

So as long as you take the time to add your handyman, plumber, electrician, HVAC company, etc into the software it should be as easy as the push of a button when the request comes in. 

sba is the answer.. 

But we moved out the low rent tenants and after the rehab we filled all units with market rent tenants.

It's the one thing that will take your from analysis paralysis to action because it's the only way to put the learning you've done from podcasts and books into real life - by talking with others who have done what you want to do or who are trying to do what you want to do.Get your finances set and talk to a lender so you know what you can afford.Stay local.

If you end up giving them the notice to vacate do not offer the option to sign a lease.

@Greg Kasmerthanks for the shout out!

When a tenant signs a lease after 15th of the month should they pay the rent amount for the remaining days in the month or remaining days in the month + next month?

I really liked finding the probate houses there, which often have great structure and outdated paint/carpet.