I certainly see the benefits to the brrrr approach but with no experience I sometimes believe I should take a traditional approach to minimize risk and learn the ins and outs of purchasing, maintaining, and managing a rental home. 

The fact that a tenant is complaining online might be an indication the property manager dealt with them properly so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

Even if it does, the increase should be minimal and probably still worth it. 

There are indications of slowing, but I think it's more likely a normalization and not a downturn.

You have to be very careful with these brokerages because they may offer minimal tools and resources for you to succeed as a new agent.

To be clear, when you recommend Maximum Over-Funded Life Insurance, you are referring to a policy with the most possible cash value and minimal death benefit, correct?

Mason is right I have done the exact same thing and was able to raise section 8 rents on 2 units from 850 and 950 to 1075 on both with a phone call to the local housing authority office and with minimal increase to the tenant's portion of rent

Also as others have indicated, DSCR won't work since you're occupying part of it. 

The fact that a tenant is complaining online might be an indication the property manager dealt with them properly so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

If investors in your market always look at a multiplier or the income approach then that would be the best indication of value.