The advantage is you lock in a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan.

Whirlpool is a much more reliable brand. 

You'll need a reliable network of local professionals (plumbers, electricians, handymen) you can trust.Hiring a Property Manager:Peace of Mind: They handle day-to-day operations, tenant communications, and legal compliance.Local Expertise: They understand the local market trends and rental laws in Colorado Springs.Cost: While there’s a fee, many find it worth the reduction in stress and time commitment.Lessons Learned from ExperienceBuild a Strong Local Team: Even if you manage the property yourself, having a dependable local handyman and a real estate attorney can save you headaches.Leverage Technology: Utilize property management software for rent collection, maintenance requests, and tenant screening.

Always good to work with a seasoned rep who is reliable well respected and has aggressively priced products. 

Yes you are giving up a rate that you probably aren't going to see again anytime soon, but as long as you aren't locked into an extensive penalty period you can always refi again if rates plummet to the point that it makes sense to do so. 

Things like whether a tenant has a key on move day (we use digital door locks anyway) and having to buy lockboxes... these are things clients should not be burdened with. 

I like faster growth, land locked markets with premiums.

Land locked, so would need to get a right of way off someone.

When I was wholesaling, the hardest thing to do was to find reliable contractors who could get the job done and not leave the house a total mess. 

Tried, tested and reliable.