Magically she responded (after 3 weeks of no respjnse) with all kinds of excuses but ultimately said she isn't paying September and is trying to move out.

We might make different finish choices (cosmetic vs. durability) but the price is often similar.

First renters were horrible and decided to go with a Property Manager after that which was a great choice and made the property autonomous after that.

Ultimately however you execute on your rental is completely up to you.

No matter where you stand in your real estate investing journey, BiggerPockets is the ultimate resource for all of your investing needs.

As far as nomenclature and getting a base knowledge of real estate in general, How to Invest in Real Estate: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide by Brandon Turner and Josh Dorkin is a great read and give just about all the info needed to understand the terms and have a real investor-type convo, so it's definitely good that you're starting with that. 

Adding new windows can add value to the home, if they are very old, then replacing is a good choice in most cases, not all. 2.

Those who want individual choice for all, not just the elite, support cars for all. 

Excellent book choices. 

Maybe not quit a sinhke, but it’s at least a fielders choice.