I think disruption in the auto industry combined with other economic red flags could create big impacts on our economy.

Understanding what each metric can and cannot tell you, and combining them in such a way that you get a complete picture is the key ... this takes experience and frankly can be as much art as it is science. 

Make any repairs as necessary in a timely fashion, inform the owner if the expense is highI would think that if your current property management company is doing these basic functions then they are doing their job. 

I have owned rentals for 13 years and over the last 12 months I have done more wholesaling than the prior 12 years combined...  

The increasing cash flow function is what happens with the appreciating property.

I use google voice for incoming calls but so far I am not impressed with its transcribing function, nor its reliability.

That's a popularity contest.What I do know is about people living in paid off homes, cars with a combination of paid off rental property, bars, patent royalties and online businesses bringing in more money than they spend each month.

Your return is a combination of the full 10% on the cash you put in and 2% on the part you finance.

One thing I've learned as I become older is that there is often little functional difference in terms of results between ignorance and dishonesty. 

Howdy @Jeff FilaliI currently use a combination of Private Money, HELOC, and a personal LOC for my investing.