Since you're in my neck of the woods, any suggestions for any events, associations, or communities that would be worthwhile to jump into to start networking?

Welcome, Roy!

I'm still learning about construction, just recently learned how a wood fence and fence posts should be installed to prevent damage to the posts and increase the life of the fence and things a fence contractor should do. 

I haven’t brought any of this up to the contractor due to his hostile and insulting behavior after I mentioned that my tenants reported mailbox damage on day 1 (the wood chipper was parked right next to the mailbox, with limbs/branches brushing on the mailbox when feeding the chipper).

Most tenants appreciate the “wood look” over carpet.

Replaced some carpet, refinished wood flooring, interior paint, light kitchen remodel What was the outcome?

Personally, I'll invest in either or however after having block homes and wood frame rentals, I definitely prefer block. 

Asking price is about $209,000.Here’s what I’ve noticed so far:Foundation work: definitely needs to be inspected, most likely repaired.AC: 4 new units, 2 fairly new, 1 old.Roof: needs inspection.Exterior: trees need to be removed, new windows needed, new front porch, repainting, trim, fixing wood rot.Parking/Access: back parking lot probably needs to be redone, back stairs may need to be replaced.Financials:Cash flow is projected around $30,000/year.Cash return sits in the 12–14% range based on my analysis.Here’s my hesitation: a big commercial real estate guy I spoke to locally told me this kind of property would turn me into a “slumlord” and that I shouldn’t touch it.On the flip side, the cash flow and return numbers are attractive—especially at this price point.

Property Basics• Type: Single-family home• Size: ~1,642 sq ft home on ~0.72 acres (31,360 sq ft lot)• Bedrooms / Bathrooms: 3 bed / 2 bath• Year Built: 1962• Features: 2-car garage, brick fireplace, large yard backing to wooded area, pier & beam foundation   2.

I am going to tag @Joe Fairless on this one since this is in his neck of the woods.