We ended up with Lowes because it was a mid-grade Pella product priced reasonably, installed in a short amount of time, but ultimately Lowes was our choice because they are likely not going out of business so the warranty works well for us.

I created The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods for investors to get an idea on what types of houses and tenant bases they can expect when investing in the varying neighborhoods in the Cleveland area.

Also is there a way to increase your income with a second job, a promotion to increase your monthly income to save more for reserves or another down payment? 

It ultimately directly effects the pricing  

How much will end up coming out of your pocket will ultimately depend on the coverages and exclusions you have.Good luck.

But ultimately you'll need to adjust the information for your local opportunities. 

@Marc Shin - This is a good question.To both @Evan Polaski and @Gino Barbaro's points, it ultimately comes down to numbers and feasibility. 

This gives the owner client peace of mind as well as some protection.Non-humble self promotion: I own and operate Blue Door Residential Property Management (and am fully licensed) and would be happy to talk about your needs if you want to shoot me a PM.

By adhering to a structured and detailed screening process, investors can identify and partner with reliable sponsors, ultimately driving project success and profitability.

It'a cheap for a reason (although a lot of the stuff promoted to foreign investors looks cheap but is in fact expensive).