Less competition, more motivation on the sellers part, and I am one of the few that will take on properties during panic times. 

Competition across the street does have rents at our potential estimated rents but a few more amenities are offered such as pool, pets, vending machines, etc. 

Yes, there may be the occasional exception where you find a better deal, but that will be rare and competition will be fierce. 

If your home is new or newly renovated, it will stand out against your competition.

Old mortgage industry wives tale.

The number may vary as more time goes on.We work in the A/C industry so we have access to most contractors that can do most of the plumbing / drywall / AC for a very low cost to us.

What would be a "competitive" APR rate?

It states on the website it’s the nations number one leading real estate transaction company which concerns me with competition and having the prices of these properties to just be bided up higher than any smart investor would pay.

I have worked with the top solar developers in the industry to find land that they can develop. 

I personally love Montana and have a lot of family friends who have moved up to the Kalispell/ Flathead Lake area but I don't think she would like how long, cold and grey the winters are haha.Also, I have to consider schools and access to sports etc for my boys since playing sports on top competitive teams was something I thoroughly enjoyed growing up.