Everyone has a right of stating their own opinion, no matter how harsh or inappropriate it may come across.

Stop the building code drama... building home is actually cheap, until ...............

I know lots fear a crash will be imminent, I'm in the camp of a correction and in some markets a harsh one. 

No drama.

The penalties seem harsh and I wonder if those will adjust, but they put in things for plumbing out, property damage etc

Appreciation is just the cherry on top.The last few years Toledo somewhat caught up with appreciation but I believe we are capped now.It's a slow moving market and always behind the rest of the country.There is just not enough demand/infrastructure growth like in other markets to support continued appreciation.Historical data shows the Toledo market appreciating at the pace of inflation which is nothing to brag about hehe.IMO, it's a cashflow play and you should consider building a larger portfolio because it will be safer.Owning 1-2 properties can be a "hit and a miss" and really not the providers or PM's fault.There is a high likelihood of turnover so it's important to build a larger portfolio.If you experience "drama" on 1 or 2 properties, the other 4-5 are performing and can subsidize any losses incurred on the few that temporarily aren't performing.Wishing you much success

I am doing my best to find deals but only have been looking on zillow/retail since I don't know how to find anything off market and as you can see... every moment of my day is accounted for and it's a little harsh for folks to berate me for this.

Now things like 1031 is ultimately created for generational wealth.when our parents do the things correctly (buying house, focus on investment and education, good lifestyle as of no drug no divorce no drama)....the rest of generation would be just fine. 

Nothing that he was contracted to do was done to even a mediocre standard, nevermind a professional standard.I am then told by the Lifestyles Unlimited vendor Vice President, Natalie Pilkinton, that I was too harsh in firing him and that I needed to give him as many chances as it takes to get the job done right.  

Setting aside what you say is drama there should be a number of red flats regardless.