You learn something new every day :) I think this really depends on your timeline and goals!

It depends on your goals.

I don't recall what my prior yearly tax amount was, but for 2017 I paid a little under $500 and got an escrow overage distribution of $556.

It depends on many factors: net worth, risk tolerance, future goals.

@Robert BurnsThis should have been addressed prior to signing the lease.

On this front think clickbait - the goal isn't to tell them about you, its about raising their curiosity enough to reach out, allowing you to start a conversation.If you are getting calls, and truly not converting them, then your pitch isn't compelling enough.

I’ve estimated their income/ exp and I think they could afford $850/mo, but they are already jaded from the prior landlords that pushed off maintenance issues This would be my first investment, and I can’t decide what to do.

The goal is to build my portfolio and create positive cash flow. 

(iv) If Buyer is unable to obtain Loan Approval after the exercise of diligent effort, then at any time prior to expiration of the Loan Approval Period, Buyer may provide written notice to Seller stating that Buyer has been unable to obtain Loan Approval and has elected to either:(1) waive Loan Approval, in which event this Contract will continue as if Loan Approval had been obtained; or (2) terminate this Contract.

I have had a goal to do more RE networking this year and to that end I have made it to two of the San Diego BP socials mentioned by @Gregg Watkins (I do not get a pull down for his name) and hope to make it to more this year.