I have a notebook with all the categories for my expenses that I need for my taxes (rent, insurance, property taxes, repairs, etc) and keep track of each property in that book. 

The tile backsplash should be relatively easy to do yourself... if you have the time... and be a nice bonus for a renter.  

Each one of those asset classes is tied to a phase of the economy (prosperity, recession, deflation, and inflation), and the idea behind the portfolio is that at least one of those categories will be performing well at any given time regardless of what's happening in the economy. 

(High risk category for Covid unfortunately)I'd love to get some suggestions of someone to use. 

If you care primarily about cash flow and view appreciation as a bonus, the moneysense ranking is garbage.  

I enjoyed the MBA classes and I think it’s a great degree to have for your career, and if your employer can help pay the tuition costs, that’s a great bonus.

I will be closing on a home soon in Queens NY , the mortgage will be around 4100 , so now I have 2 options for house hacking , one is rent out unit one which is a 3 bedroom which I can get about $2500 a month on , the 2nd unit is a 2 bedroom unit with a bonus room in the attic but does not have a living room , I could rent out 2 of the other rooms for $100 each so would get a total of 4500 a month , I'd be breaking even.

This didn’t really fit under another category so I hope someone can still answer my question, thanks!

These zones claim to be for "stimulating growth in depressed areas" and many of these areas do indeed fit that category, but areas of Bucktown, Avondale, North Center, Roscoe Village and Ravenswood all qualify so don't dismiss your property because you feel you are in an A or B area.

Larger properties can utilize some bonuses like green roof