@Ryan Beasley, The rise in Baby boomers downsizing, moving to assisted living, and then passing on with ultimately, many of their items from the estate being stored by the family, will continue to prevail in the years to come. 

So, I'd like to remove fans, garbage disposals, etc to reduce calls and items to replace.

This can take some time.Part and parcel with that last item, you may want to reallocate your savings among taxable and tax deferred accounts differently.  

With regard to sourcing a mentor I've heard of guys locally reaching out a fellow investor like you have and offering to help them for free with labor items like mowing grass, cleaning out a property, etc in exchange for help getting your business into its 1st deal.  

What do you consider CapEx items?

Mike is welcome to work with Bob and to review the final HUD document to ensure that the necessary items are included from your end.

Not broken but a preference item  code lock?

For one, NOTHING else that is a monster ticket item can go wrong.  

Haven't had to use in a while as most items go on a credit card (with points), and I then pay off monthly...An Equity Line of Credit on a couple of the rentals would work great too.  

We then itemize for damages with normal wear and tear accepted.