We also plan to replace carpets, add A/C, and remodel the kitchen at some point.

Permits are much easier when you take out and replace.

Replacing one can be over six figures and repairs can be mid 5 figures typically.If just stairs see where they are located and how easy to access the second floor.

I just replaced a roof on one while they were there and will likely get it repainted (exterior) as well.

I bought it below asking price and did a little live in flipping (replaced living room carpet with vinyl flooring, painted the living room).

Hello,The gear sprocket broke and the chain came off from the garage door opener in my rental, the technician advised me to replace the garage door opener with a new one and charged me $550 including replacing pulley.

If you had little to no debt (DTI: 5%-10%), currently renting, your initial REI goal was to fast track your way to be able to quit your 9-5 job with replacing it with positive cash flow, main goal was to acquire as many doors as you could, had 100k to start, and still had cash for reserves…Would you continue renting and or seek out a primary residence where you could house hack (keeping your DTI low, so that your able to still acquire rentals) or would you first acquire income producing rental properties and then use that income to eventually help you qualify for a primary residence?

With your five year advanced timeline, the market could be in a totally different state, in which FHA may make sense then but that's pure speculation.

Pro-tip: Replace your HVAC filters after construction!

Did they replace the capacitor during the tuneup?