Bought it with hard money and then refinanced in a long term DSCR loan.

Then find out if you really want to be a landlord.Then decide.

Please think about this between now and then; bare bones, you need some education and access to tolls (assessor data and bulk mail printing) to but property right.

He was there for a very short time, then I locked up the unit.

I expect the cash flow to be barely negative/breakeven initially, and then sustainably positive by year 3, and then slowing climbing positive from there.

I live 3 houses over then this property became available for sale in 2016.

.- Keep in mind your amount are reconciled from Buildium to your Bank accountFor Property Management- everything mentioned above for Landlords- As to the expenses, if you are creating reports for owners from Buildium, then you should enter it in both the software. 

How do investors currently invest in this market when interest rates are so high then?

I didn't make much money, but the most valuable aspect of the experience for me was learning how to find crafts people, acting as my own general contractor, and then learning what order in which to do repairs and improvements.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!