Maybe it really is just that poorly managed?

Rich dad poor dad is probebly the most popular here on BP, Ken MCelroy has 2 great books the real estate, 

That is until I read “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” and discovered BP!

You'd have to reach out to individual city planners to find out their requirements. 

Open an individual investment account and use a high yield income approach.

My question is: Is it better to take 5 individual mortgages, one for each property or a blanket loan?

The info on the Forms K-1 is then transferred to the Individual 1040 tax returns of the partners.Are you truly in a partnership requiring a partnership tax return?

We have looked into Evolve (would like a little more on the management side of things) and Vacasa (poor reviews/very high booking fee charged to our guests) but are wondering if there is a better local option.  

Do you all have any suggestions on how I can add value as an individual very new to Real estate investing?

I prefer concrete block.We have not had issues with termites, but the moisture here has played a role in higher maintenance costs with wood rotting from a poor stucco repair from the previous owner.