A little trick that we used when we wrote offers was the following verbiage on the financing:"Cash or existing credit line"It's not a lie and it sounds pretty much the same as cash. 

I am a newbie who is beginning his RE journey and learning the ropes and tricks of the trade at the same time. 

Yet, the initial investment might be heftier, and the management could be more complex given you're dealing with more tenants under one roof.On the other hand, single-family homes might spread out your risk and potentially cater to longer-term tenants, promising less frequent turnovers.

I have heard of people pouring cement down drains, and they frequently take appliances, and often other things you would think should be in the house.  

I travel frequently for work so would be willing to road trip for quality group meet ups.

I would see which plumbers other investors in your area use.Someone else might know a trick to save you money, but that's what I would do.

Expect to pay a few points higher from alternative lenders and less frequently will those loans be adjustable where you can benefit from the fed cutting rates.

But, he has the right information on the tools to use, the expectations, tips & tricks, how to deal with AirBNB & VRBO and dealing with guests, is focused on the experience of the guest, on great ratings and he understands the process.

Degrees in Real Estate Studies, Finance or Economics, Management or Business Administration, Geography or Urban Planning, Law, and Civil Engineering or Construction Management are among those that are frequently pursued.

How frequently will the tenants turnover, and how difficult will it be to find new tenants after each turnover?