We've used a lot of VA's and like anything else, you get what you pay for.In addition, the biggest challenge is getting someone to do things the way you want them done.Ever get a solicitation call from someone you couldn't understand, was obviously just reading a script or was not making sense? 

Gain insights into finding and financing properties, navigating the rehab process, attracting and retaining tenants, and leveraging refinancing to free up capital for additional acquisitions.

This method involves purchasing properties that need work, rehabilitating them to add value, and then refinancing based on the improved value to fund additional investments.

I'm still not able to rent for higher, just same as before considering the down season during winter and changes in market- There were few options as far as where to install, I decided to go with next to kitchen sink- Additional thing I decided to do/pay for is replace the sump pump, as the existing sump pump was too small to handle a 1-bedroom basement per plumber. 

What are you going to get from other people who are in the same position as you?  

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

My thought is a large concrete wall higher than it and the flume as well as additional fence, soil, tree boundary.

Pre-approval strengthens your position as a serious buyer.Research Loan Options: Explore different loan programs and understand their pros and cons.

Political policy that affects real estate and the investors that buy and sell it should absolutely be talking about the positive and negative effects of said policy's to help make better decisions moving forward. 

Having a job in addition to managing 10+ rentals can be a slippery slope if your in that situation.Best of luck!