We did have a few called and we simply cut a check to retire the mortgage.

I need to check if the “Replacement” cost covers clean up also.

Generally, the biggest difference is that DSCR Loans often have prepayment penalties attached which typically will have a 1%-5% fee if you prepay the loan within the first five years so its the "risk" of having to pay a little extra fee if you sell or refinance the property pretty early on.PS - check out this series of 10 articles published on BP on all things DSCR Loans which can give you a full rundown on everything you would need to know when using this type of loan!

When vetting contractors, check if they’re licensed and insured, ask for at least 3 references and call them, and get detailed written estimates and timelines.

Leasing is a specialized skill—PMs deal with this daily, making them far better equipped to handle applications, verify income, conduct background checks, and evaluate a tenant’s overall suitability.Protecting Your Investment:The cost of a bad tenant can be far greater than the cost of hiring a professional.

Check "flexible" dates for a house with a pool to weed out the condos with shared pools.

Finally, double-check local demand and rent trends in the area to ensure the pro forma income is achievable.I’ve worked on several mobile home park deals as a broker and am currently helping a few clients sell their parks, so I know how important it is to ensure the numbers make sense both now and in the long term.

Yes it's here https://sharon-butler.mylearnworlds.com/courses May want to check if there is a difference in the GA test 

The current property owners take a settlement check from insurance, and vs rebuild they sell.

It's a balance of cashflow and wealth accumulation.One of the goals is to have tenants pay as much of your cost-of-ownership as possible (loans, taxes, insurance, etc.)In high-cost areas, any Class A or B property you buy will usually negative cashflow for the first 3-5 years, until rents rise enough to cover the negative cashflow + rising taxes & insurance.Investing OOS increases your risks because you may not know the market and you can't check on everything/everyone all the time.If you move forward with your buddies, HIGHLY recommend creating a solid Partnership Agreement!