Typically, we see anywhere from $600 to over $1000 per unit (maintenance and turn costs)  depending on these factors. 

I’d take a property with good tenants over more money but constant turnovers any day.

From personal experience, this can motivate them to do a final deep clean before handing over the keys.Finally, for peace of mind, you might consider consulting a local real estate attorney.

If I try to pursue the furnished LTR I will definitely keep this in mind that it's possible I'll be starting over again!

Getting one property and cashflowing it will be a challenge. you can try seller financing but you are still going to be highly levered which just enhances the risk that you are taking on.The best way to grow is to focus on managing your rental, saving money through your W2 and crushing that - if you are a realtor you will make more crushing it as being a realtor than over leveraging real estate - then save for down payment and buy slowly. its not a rush.

We have sent over a few referrals to him and they have given us great feedback when we asked how their experience has been. 

@Devan Praska I do not have a manual for my tenants but have created a manual for each of my properties in the event that something might happen to me and someone else would have to take over the management of them.

Would love to chat sometime, maybe over the phone or in a message.Thanks,Alaina Thank you!! 

On the first property, we sued and won a judgement of over $6,000 but I have not seen a penny and it's been over 18 months since the judgement.

However, appreciation will put more dollars in your pocket over the long run.The best solution is to find a property with positive cash flow in an appreciating market.