I just got a tank sweep done by a reputable company here in NJ.

My biggest concern is that sweeping reform (which feels imminent) would take me from cash-flow positive to in-the-hole fairly quickly.

@Kim Hopkins,Each month, you'll include that sweep to reserves as part of your cash flow calculation. 

I feel like I have my bases covered, but am wondering if I'm missing anything obvious or if you have any tried and true questions that help weed out the bad ones.Overall - can you help me get over the fear I'm having about handing my units to a company who (seemingly) will sweep in, re-lease to their paperwork (thus charging me 8 re-leasing fees), disrupt the tenant and their current habits (all of which are well-trained save for an older Section8 gentleman) and ask them to make changes? 

I am ok with a complete sweep, Brian.

Prior to purchase, as is customary in NJ, I had a tank sweep company come investigate the property. 

Removing carpets, sweeping floors, painting walls, whatever.

-Peter w/ Statewide Tank Sweeps

That is a nuance that gets lost when anyone—including people like me who handle AP for a living—makes sweeping generalizations about any strategy or structure.

Keep in mind though that smaller loans are not very profitable for these banks, so you might get better terms if you sweep up several properties in to one loan or  you have a higher value.At the end of your term look to refinance again most likely.