This property has increased in value substantially with the small rehab and great appreciation.

Well, about two months in one of his field agents that did assessments for him asked for an increase in commission and was denied.

I am about to purchase my first property and have been working 7 days a week in order to simply increase my investment energy.

Start looking at and evaluating deals until it becomes second nature.

Have you noticed any increase in water bill (usage) since the new line was installed? 

Rents are already outpacing wages,  so be careful of speculating future rent increases in the near term. 

After you do that, live in it for a while and then do the same with your VA entitlement increasing your number of doors.

To me "stress" comes in two varieties: Income stress is things that happen that will reduce your income, vacancy, increased competition, change in market demand.

@Erin Schenk I am an investor and real estate agent in Bakersfield and have considered out of state as well, but for me, I prefer Bakersfield becuase I manage my properties myself which increases my cash flow and cuts down on vacancies and repair costs. 

Then hope nature takes out the tree and insurance covers it.