This property has been consistently rented for the past seven years and we would like to keep it (thus the long term nature of it). 

A great rule of thumb is if they have to consistently sell themselves to convince you to join you most likely don’t need them.

Tenants are more likely to perform well, in a manner consistent with "good" tenants if they are treated with respect and clear communication is established from the beginning.

@David CoombesBeing consistent and time blocking.

In Illinois you will see a better gross rent multiplier, but thats because taxes are higher, its more tenant friendly and people are coming to the Iowa side.

My thought- By measuring you can come up with your square footage pretty easily in a bathroom like this- then just multiply that by your SQ FT price.  

After spending several years working and watching investors spend so much money on projects that contractors consistently found extras on I decided I would figure out a way to cut cost and limit the amount of extras.

Find the right realtor(s) that will be ok with making your offers and be consistent. 

Your consistent payments on that loan and others debts over time will help increase your score to where you can refi into a conventional loan.

The ONE Thing will teach you how to most effectively and efficiently execute the strategies that you learn from the podcasts.4) Find a local REIA and network there, too.5) Be consistent.