As many books and courses that any investor reads, there are still questions and exceptions to the rule.

That works great except for the stairs.  

But we haven't done it that way in over a decade at this point (there's always exceptions to everything...but 99% of the time the BRRRR method is with off market properties).Now you will need SEVERAL skills to work the BRRRR method successfully. 

All lessons learned, I except my losses and hope to never make the same mistakes. 

Idaho -is supposed to be fairly landlord friendly as well- there was a little talk in October about a plan to set up security deposits in a State Bank, in the tenants' names, but beyond that I think unless it's outlined in the lease you can raise rent as needed (# of times), pretty streamlined eviction process etc.Washington -I think Washington State is more landlord friendly as well- maybe bigger city exception like Seattle- I don't think Spokane though.

@Nancy SchneiderI would say Pennsylvania itself is fairly friendly, but Philadelphia is arguably one exception.

Do they do the cleaning, checking in/out like hotel staff so I won't have to worry about anything except the repair/replace bill?

I say "usually" and "tend to be", because obviously, there are exceptions.

Yes, the market has had ups and downs over the years, as all markets do, and will continue to have volatility, but I'm talking about the long term ... as I said, I don't care so much about the short term except to ensure that I can make it through any short term volatility.

I was assured by the builder’s sale representative that the association have no leasing cap or rental restriction except it has to be a long term rental.