@Cherrell Thomas cash flow is the profit that's left after debt service, property taxes, property management, common utilities (if any), reserves for repairs (small things like leaky faucets, AC servicing, etc), and capital expenditures or capEx (larger things like a new roof,new HVAC, major plumbing overhaul...these are treated differently on taxes, written off over a specified longer period) and other expenses.The first item I mentioned, debt service, is where the answer to your question is.

I have a townhouse in an area where it's not a common fixture.

The tenant could just shut off the supply valve , or they could disconnect the common wire from the irrigation controller . 

Looking for 10% or higher CAP rate from rentals…better returns than index fundsOrBuy and rehab/remodel an existing apartment complex in a B neighborhood and hold…I rather do the former (low maintenance)Location:I was thinking Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville areas…good demographics, steady real estate appreciation, low unemployment, relatively low real estate prices… I currently live in Seattle area and the prices are extremely high for this kind of project.I am willing to temporary relocate or commute in order to manage the project (wife will take care of the existing business).I am looking for advice, suggestions, comments

As a GC myself I like to review that kind of stuff.

Next step is determine what kind of cash flow you want. $100/door, $200, $300? 

Anyways, he was very rude, condescending, almost like saying "what is my kind doing here"?

Ok so onto my question, should I section the lot and build some units on it  and if so what kind make the most sense here? 

BUT CRASH  not sure about that.. unless tech dries up and leaves of course.. kind of like how steel left Cleveland.. 

I will keep that in mind when investing near a body of water, I'm sure there is some kind of insurance to cover hurricane damage?