Playing for cash flow still, but also a little for appreciation and the single families typically dont require as much hands on work on a weekly basis (mowing grass, shoveling snow, etc.)Everybodys niche will be a little different.  

@Elizabeth Ross - make sure you are familiar with South Bend - houses for under 100k in South Bend can typically be in pretty rough neighborhoods, so be sure to do your due diligence. 

So if you have one unit advertised for rent on 6/1, another on 8/1, and another on 10/1, this will affect the depreciation  % on the tax return.Repair vs capex: capex would typically include all costs prior to the property being placed in service INCLUDING mortgage interest, insurance, property taxes, utilities, etc.

There are many buyers and sellers of sufficient sophistication not to require at least some of the typical bundle of services.

Out-of-state investors typically focus on larger cities like Louisville or Lexington, which dominate about 75% of discussions I have with OOS investors unless it's an STR market.

Typically it's better to have the seller pay the buying agent because that amount if you paid it would still need to be capitalized and won't be expensed entirely in the first year.

When you work a 9-5 job, you typically rely on colleagues assigned to you.As an investor, you have the OPPORTUNITY to assemble your dream team of professionals who share your ambition and can help you achieve your financial goals.

We do some cosmetic improvements to bring homes to our standard, typically carpet and paint, upgrade lighting etc.

I have the opportunity to list sell multiple acres of virgin waterfront property in Trinidad and Tobago.So I'm looking for potential investors as well.Which islands do your company typically operate?

It’s possible but honestly, there is no benefit to doing a portfolio unless you have too, typically LTV’s are lower and rates are higher.Many pros to doing them separately rather than bundled.