The numbers get tight as soon as you get some vacancy over the years.Your idea is to grow your portfolio taking cash out of your 2 properties so that you can buy two more to balance and have  better cash flow.This is how I would look at it:- Properties are constantly in red, if a few vacancies are causing you to get in red you are not building your reserve fund.- To expand your portfolio you have to think on doing self-property management, or refinancing to get more properties won't resolve the issue and add more problems.

You can consider installing individual boilers for each block.

We've also done some build to rent with some local smaller builders.

If you need any specific information regarding the skip tracing, please let me know.I’m looking more for building a list based on criteria 

Specifically, I'm in need of referrals for contractors experienced in handling the unique challenges of renovating low-income rental properties, including single-family homes and small apartment buildings.

It is partly your job to "sell" him on it, and partly an education and relationship-building game from your end.Also, take a look at the buildings history, when it has last sold for, if it has bounced around on the market or not etc. 

It is a really big city (sprawling-not very centralized) and it changes a lot in a few blocks.

I am eager to absorb knowledge, gain insights, and build valuable relationships in the industry.

Also, go to the build your team tab to find advisors that can help you with your tax and financial planning.  

Let me know if you are considering these market, I can send you a list of contacts in Ohio to help you build your team.