Keep saving as much as you can.

My feeling is that 2500 is way too much and just not competitive, so I wrote the landlord with some comps demonstrating that and asking if he'll keep it at 2250.

I will try to keep this brief.

I'm currently working on a project with some friends to buy Co-Living homes in the Austin and Dallas area, so I'm keeping my eyes peeled for those good distressed/creative finance opportunities.

I expect Huntsville to surpass Birmingham quicker than the 5-10 year market, given the new jobs keep coming to the area.

Most mom and pop landlords don't keep great records. 

I think that is important.Your #1 (and #2,3,4, 5,6) challenge will be keeping reliable housekeeping and repairs/maintenance folks. 

Will keep digging..  

You would have ongoing filing requirements with the State and would need to keep business records and documentation.

If the tenants are currently there and performing I'd do whatever I could to keep them.