Well, we'd be negative cashflowing roughly $500 /mo on the "hope" we'd find a renter for only 6-8 months who would do ZERO damage to the property so we can "hopefully" sell again next year when we "hope" the market is better and "hopefully" don't lose all our equity like we did this year. 

I've often said I'm in a 30+ year abusive relationship (with the Bills) and if any psychologist looked at it on paper they would lose their minds...

My personal opinion is unless you can afford to lose your money, you're better off investing where you KNOW the local markets, neighborhood, where schools are, what areas to avoid, etc. 

As a new owner I’d consider starting a new, fresh account even if it means losing great reviews.

Would a new, wood, privacy fence on one side only (all 3 bedrooms) necessarily be a selling point by which I could recoup the fence investment, or would it instead be a turn off and potentially lose me prospective buyers?

You gotta buy them, fix them up bit and rent out otherwise you will lose money keeping them vacant.

That may be the hook that got me to upgrade to a pro membership (haha) but it was stated that spreadsheets could be sloppy and you could make mistakes in them and lose a lot of money.

But one other concern - isn't the 401K loan due immediately if you lose your employment?

Also I am open to ventures in the Cleveland Area if anyone is interested in my system.

I look forward to following along more as we expand our real estate venture.