And that some will disagree with as well."1% rule" = monthly rent should be at least 1% of acquisition costs; for some, acquisition costs include all purchase related costs PLUS any repairs / improvements needed immediately upon purchase."2% rule" = monthly rent should be at least 2% of acquisition costs; this rule applies more so for lower rent amounts, roughly $500 (and lower), and can be difficult to meet this rule at higher rent amounts.

AGE OF HOME (ASSUMED REPAIR COSTS ON OLDER HOMES)4.

I think the repairs needed (before having an inspection) are complete gut and remodel of bedroom, partial remodel of kitchen, fireplace inspection and repair and 2 years out on a new roof.

Again I would not go below 5% for Repairs

I've done literally everything that could be done on a home, from roofing to siding to drywall to foundation repairs.

Ask around and see if anyone has had issues getting repairs made by the association. 

Outdated but well maintained, minimal repairs done so far.

However, it suffers the highest turnover among all 3 types. 3 bedroom  is the worst Sq ft per dollar wise and takes more on repair and maintenance if anything happens.

I am pretty well connected with repair guys, etc so honestly I would only be bringing someone on to split the burden...financially and otherwise. 

But what other techniques are you utilizing to ensure that you can weather a vacancy storm in your market, especially if you don't have a large portfolio to carry a few vacancies?