If done properly, they'll give you max value long term.You seem to be doing things right. 

I think all of it is manageable but some people have lofty ideas and have been oversold the idea of "passive" income from companies like Rich Dad, BiggerPockets, etc.

Don't pay thousands of dollars for an idea, a class, a mentor.

You can save in time and have a better idea on schedule, but you still have to have site and foundation work done and at end of the day, its not a huge savings, just convenience.

I know Charlotte area but have no idea about surrounding good areas from investment point of view.

I like the idea of adding another duplex in the Mankato area.

If it doesn’t, it’s defective.To me when I see a quitclaim deed in the chain it just makes me curious about the grantor’s title… also whether the instrument was properly prepared and is valid.

I am unsure how to proceed on a property and thinking of listing it to rent as well as sell… do you think this is a good idea?

Not sure if this is possible if you’re in Chicago proper but I’ve had a lot of luck with my small town bank so I’d say maybe try to find a smaller bank or a credit union to build a relationship with and open an account with that you can begin building a relationship with.

I would dissolve the LLC the year after the property purchase is seen on the return.Please share thoughts about my idea and if there are better alternatives or details I am missing.