But be careful because this is also an opportunity for them to sell you a major B.S. line or try to manipulate the situation.

Due to the inherent characteristic of this type of siding to deteriorate if not properly maintained and the difficulty in detecting all damaged areas, a qualified siding installer should perform a more in-depth evaluation.

Needless to say we felt very manipulated by this couple who we went out of our way to meet with twice and had discussed this one 60 lb dog at length already.

And I’ve read the books that BiggerPockets recommends you read, I plan to do further in-depth research in tech school and then be semi prepared when I get out.

This is what I think about every time I find a new thread here on BP from a long-distance owner whining about how some third-party property manager ripped them off from across the country...the long-distance owner was just too stupid or naive to figure out how nasty the nature of property management is and accept it as part of the cost of doing business.I think most property managers fail because they're not slimy and manipulative enough, or they're stupid about being slimy and manipulative.

Your best bet would be to call small local banks near the property and see if they will look at a reduced doc. loan where they don't focus on your W2 or credit depth. 

., they force coverage on you instead of tailoring the coverages around your unique situation)Only represent one insurance company (no single insurance company can offer the right policy, at the right price for all situations)Their process for getting a quote is difficult and cumbersomeTheir underwriters/inspectors seem to always find a problem with a propertyIf you spot these warning signs, you should search for an insurance agent with these attributes: Have a depth of knowledge gained through years of experience working with real estate investors like yourselfHave a unique consultation process specifically crafted for working with REIsHave access to a minimum of 50 insurance companiesWork with a large independent insurance agency or group (the larger the agency, the more leverage they have with insurance premiums and claim settlements).

If you want to talk about more specifics and locations to start looking at prices and rents to see if they make sense for what you want to do, feel free to message me and we can go more into depth.

We're on record for the largest single piece through our local home depot... they still refer to it as "the continent". 36 is nice with standard 24-inch depth single row of cabinets. 

Check out their Best Ever apartment syndication school website and relevant podcasts to find your in-depth answers.