The property itself pays off itself after mortgage, taxes, insurance, sewer, and water - and leaves some to reinvest.

It sustained water damage from a broken pipe in the kitchen last winter.

I think central heat/air could go out of style if ductless heat pumps become cheaper and easier to install or if window/portable heat pumps become cheaper, more compact/sleek, or more efficient.

I only consider fire and water flood an emergency(a snake once too), most items can wait until I call the owner and get an approval anytime there is a repair.

Upgrade to water saving fixtures? 

After owning a couple of rental properties all running efficiently and profitably!

Perhaps I could buy just a single property within the next year with a cash down payment first just to test the waters, and if the experience agrees with me, I could pursue more with the 1031.

I'm just pointing out that there is a more efficient way to do things than, OK not at home, but sitting in a office waiting for a check to show up.

If you want to see my trello template that I used for tenant screening, PM me.It is probably not the most efficient way of screening tenants at scale, but for smaller investors who are not yet paying  for CRMs or property management software, it seems like a great alternative.

I'm going to try and talk reason to the tenants and get them to move out peacefully.During their occupation of my property, there was severe water damage to the upstairs kitchen and downstairs bedroom.