You can try to get them to give you a break on upgrades or closing costs if you use their preferred lender.

These are 5 separate address and each has its own individual parcel.

Since I am out of state, I don’t have any particular preference for Austin, Raleigh/Durham, Dallas or San Antonio.

Obviously, high percentage credit cards are good to get rid of, but these other areas are up to individual desires and timelines. 

I am looking for a SECURE, reasonably-priced (preferably free) site that allows prospective tenants to fill out an application online and then have the completed application emailed directly to me (or give me online access to the information)?

I keep hearing some individuals mention that the rely ONLY on their HELOC as a source for reserves. 

On a per unit basis its easier to explain... if you can tie the individual apartment unit remodels to expiring leases then you may have a path to reducing your mortgage (by increasing your rental income).

@Jessica FreeseLendingHome should be able to lend to individuals; they just charge a higher rate for it.For the EIN requirement, are you saying like get an EIN as a sole prop? 

Because of this experience I am looking for a CPA who focuses on Real Estate and preferably has personal experience with their own properties. 

However, my concern is that if I purchase all four as separate entities (which I think is the smartest way to go so I can sell later with no problems), the closing costs of each individual purchase (total of four) is going to be crazy.