I'm also looking at 1-4s in markets I know well in the Upper Valley.My parameters emphasize cash flow, and I am sticking to deals that meet the high-end definition in Brandon T's inspiring video on buying a first multi: $200/unit/month, 12% cap.

If the blower wheel is plugged up full of hair, get an HVAC tech out to clean it.Go around the house to all of the air vents, and make sure the flaps in them are open (use the little handle/lever/knob that sticks out of the grille), and that they don't have a rug or furniture or something blocking them off.Sometimes people will turn the thermostat down and then close the vents to try to regulate the temperature - if this goes on long enough, the evaporator (A-coil, inside coil) can get ice on it, which really blocks the air flow. 

Stick with Hyatt and Marriott and you stand a much better chance of exit as they are the Darlings of Wall Street. 

If you're approaching private money like friends/family/coworkers that like you (these are my favorite go to lenders) I present them the opportunity how I like to see it, which is a favorable win for me, and let them know that terms are flexible so to not shoot the deal down because of one sticking point.  

I think I need to revisit what the rental agreement says and stick to that because I feel we're going down a slippery slope.

However, people close to me that currently invest in rentals have told me to stick with the 20 year mortgage, arguing the extra cash flow really isn't that much, and that I'm closer to reaching the point where the rental has paid off it self and the rent I'm collecting is essentially all net.

Peel and stick white/gray grout-able tile for baths, kitchen and laundry.7-8mm chestnut wood laminate if subfloor has uneven spots. 

Stick build single pitch 16x32 or similar. 

Should have a detailed plan from the begging and stick to it.

We can stick it on the door, anywhere visible.If I do that, I take pictures of the notice where it's stuck on, as proof.Then we enter guns blazing at the 24 hour mark.As for the illegal tenant, if he's been there over 30 days, you might have an ugly eviction on hand.