I have tried both, I think it depends on the market you are targeting and the type of leads.

I am starting the legal process as we speak and depending how many more we can make this a class action law suit. 8+ months as a VIP.

I mean this depends on where you are at financially.

I just want to get the management side of things right if I were to commit virtually all of my resources to it.Best,Dustin The rule of thumb is somewhere between 80 and 150 units is when you will need FT maintenance (depending on age and amount of deferred maintenance). 

Quote from @Mike Sfera: This depends on the PM that you are speaking with when you reach out.

There is a lot of variability in this answer and, like all things in real estate, it simply depends. 

Usually 5 to 10k.. and depending on how that looks dictates next steps..

Depending on your state, many have local lenders that will go up to 100% LTV. 

A lot of it depends on when & where you're investing and how good you are at each one of these.

Depends what you're looking for really, it might be worth discussing your strategies and goals with a broker, a national lender, and a local CU.