I started investing with a top notch turnkey company in Jacksonville back in 2012, and they met the 1% rule then, but prices have climbed quite a bit since, and rents have not up the same pace, so the cash on cash is definitely less for those investing today.  

Middle units are tougher, you can be crossing lot's of joists.A common way to do this without simply cutting out the whole path and drilling the joist (or cat) is to cut out like a 5x5 of plaster, notch the joist just deep enough for the cable, fish the cable through, then cover it with steel nail protection plate.

As a matter of fact, I was debating how many washers and dryers to put in considering they run about $ 800 a piece. 

You have the power to control real estate with a piece of paper with words on it  providing you know what words to use and now to connect them.Understanding formulas and clauses is important to the success and growth of an investor.Having a number of ways to control real estate makes the task of profiting in this business less stressful. 

To add to some of those that you have already mentioned.Red: No written contract and wants money up front (assuming you have not est a relationship).Run:  Absolute piece of s*** vehicle that usually does not fit the stereotype of the trade they claim to be a part of.Red: Cant return a phone call in a timely fashion.  

but I am the mouth piece of the Yang.

I can't even begin to think of how many different posts, blogs, tips, and any other piece of info I could find in regards to how to begin marketing.

With option #2, you'll be adding two units and you obtain title to an additional piece of property.  

Not right, but could work.... or, get one that's a touch too big, get the right tool and swage the supply line out to make the shutoff fit.... or, use the size conversions Michael Karl suggested to find the right piece to make the connection.

Buy the way, unless FL is different as a agent you have to pay the broker a big piece of you deal.