These normally come in a little lower than a full appraisal, but are faster and cheaper (pro/con). 

I know on my new builds that are 700 to 1 mil I get 10 to 20k and normally its just held in escrow. it is non refundable once we start putting in custom colors etc.

They can handle basic transactions but normally lack the skill and experience to tackle complex transactions.The MN first-gen loan origination fee and interest rate is set by the state of Minnesota and cannot be changed by a lender.

If buying rent-ready properties is the route I take normally how many properties in the portfolio would be best to really generate cash flow? 

S8 is good because you are "guaranteed" getting your rent every month, they are held to standards that normal tenants aren't, you can get way higher rent, and more.

If rent is not received when normally due, then eviction proceedings will commence.

Is that normal?  

I cannot post a link, but if you add "businesscredit" where you would normally type "www" it will take you to my Business Credit application.   

The three properties referenced above: a) one turns into a mid-term allowing me to get higher than normal rents that cover everything; b) one turns into a short term; c) the third I focus on getting the highest dollar with short fall of may $100 per month and planning to raise rents in the next few years to cover that eventually.Problems: I have been a long time airbnb user.

A couple of these say they sit on top of your normal insurance and are in effect only when the house is rented.