I’m really trying to get into the game but I was wondering if I have to pay mortgage, taxes & insurance each month isn’t that getting into my cash flow?

They are in the game to make $$, and in taking your $$, they may well be taking all your profits from your property.Second, I think your move out clause is a little unreasonable. 

The big box stores quality of installations depends on their contractors and varies by location.

I am now living in MA and looking to get back into the game. 

However, every deal is unique.Overall, Biggerpockets does a great job at teaching how to analyze deals, everywhere you go, the calcs will not vary much, however, your returns may   :)   .....

new guy from maine

I struggle with whether I should take some money off the table and sell off some properties, reinvest in other areas that cash flow with some more room to grow on the apprecIation side, or just play the long game and ride it out.

As far as 30% goes, I don't think there is strict requirements for that, it all depends on your lender, for me it varies from 15% to 25% from lender to lender.

We are very low maintenance and have been in the game long enough to know that issues arise and there is no perfect investment.Any advice would be greatly welcomed.Thank you in advance for your time!

Do you normally stage all the bedrooms, Game Room, Dinning room and study?