In five years you may even be wise :)Like anyone with a plethora of priorities in the air, I'm busy but am happy to talk anytime.

That being said, the property need a kitchen, 1.5 baths, flooring, drywall, heating / air, water heater, sliding glass door and paint in each of the 3 units (approx. 1,300 sq ft each unit). 

Time for something fresh, guys.

Would rent for maybe $400.The second house was recently updated, central air/heat, 860 sq ft should rent for $500 maybe more.Each house separately metered.Taxes and insurance $160 month$120K @5% for 15 years +950 per monthProperty B Four plex in a neighboring town for $170K. 

Most are stone, brick or vinyl siding as well - so nothing to maintain there as well.To be safe, I always recommend using a 10% CAPx to cover most small items, assuming the property has had a fresh rehab when you rent it out for the first time.

Ok - this will be a bit of a winded post but want to air my current situation and ask for your help.

You'll be introduced to concepts that others will just memorize and regurgitate while you picture how they could be applied to make or grow your business and get exited about.With your drive (and focus) you remind me of a young Air force pilot I knew who at his first posting (here in Alaska) had the ability to buy a 4BR house and rented out the other 3 BR's to his fellow airmen.

I would clean that up and give it some contrast with a fresh paint color. 

I have someone whom I've been paying $25 do go over and do minor things like change the air filter, unclog a toilet, etc, since I'm not allowed to do this myself.  

I don't plan to put any appliances, heating and air or hot water tank until the last possible minute.