The sm is okay for the average person but if you like a more hands on approach with much higher returns real estate is the way to go.

A little background to myself:- I am in my last year of school- I am an Apprentice Plumber (Commercial)- I work on some things to do with E-Commerce and Stocks/Crypto- I love playing sports and going to the gymMy main goal for my life is to have financial freedom as we most do but for me travelling and experiencing the wonders this world has to offer really drives me.

I am highly approachable both online and in person so I welcome you. 

I'm in the process of fixing our current property management and DIY, we are put of state so my plan is to create a spread sheet with all kinds of vendors to have easily at hand when something goes wrong, like a list of 10 electricians, 10 plumbers, 10 tretrimmer/landscaping companies etc. what do you think of this approach and what vendors is a good idea to put into my spreadsheets?

If the property is approaching 100% occupancy, I would definitely think raising the rates would be a good idea.  

It's how you approach it.

I'd slow down and consider how good these properties really are, get them stable, and then approach the bank.

Some providers take the approach that a furnace or water heater with several years of expected life shouldn't be replaced in the rehab, but that the final product should be priced accordingly.

Hi @Kevin Macartney, if possible approach the seller (or their agent) and pitch an advantageous owner-finance scenario. 

I recommend educating yourself on how to approach it legally just to ensure that you are abiding by all of the SEC guidelines.