Flying out or getting multiple bids as crazy as it seems is more expensive then just paying (a higher amount) to get it done quickly. 

Noticed that you did not have management expense - will you be renting out/managing the properties on your own in the future? 

How much turnover and expenses over time is what will be the key for you to measure.

Property taxes as well as when the tax rates were last revised (and when the upcoming revisions will be)Vacancy rates for the last yearWhat expenses does owner pay vs tenants pay

Now even with appreciation and increased rent inflow - it would still take above 10 years to pay off the loan/interest expenses.

Nothing crazy expensive, but worth the investment. 

At this rate, Mickey may be my most expensive eviction to date.  

(Residential real estate as a whole, is 27.5)So No, you can not now just expense a whole entire rental in 1 year. 

@Benny Cash Boston, especially inside RT 128 (aka I-95), is hyper expensive, so your budget will be your guide as to what towns you can afford. 

They will look at your expenses- college tuition , insurance, food, car, gas, etc to see if you qualify for a mortgage.Also- one option is to get added to your paretns credit card if they have had it s along time with good credit- this will boost your score.