this could very well be another option to save money in interest etc. 

I did not do a separate criminal background check as I trusted the info from Zillow (Big lesson learned never to trust the Zillow data again in life).

While metrics like square footage or price per square foot matter, the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and overall location are often more critical for attracting tenants.Engaging a property manager early on can save you from costly mistakes and help you invest in properties that perform well in the rental market.

They tell you you’re asking too much rent (you lower rent, avoid vacancy and make more money) ,your marketing is bad (they take new pictures, advertise in different places, change wording, whatever, and get a tenant saving vacancy.)  

If you owned a few thousand rental properties, you could argue that owning a private jet is a significant time saving tool and well worth the cost.

It’s saved me more than once from scrambling at the last minute!

In the latter case, I would still use QB to enter info provided by the 3P servicer and to maintain my general ledger for the lending business.

The starting point for the info is http://www.mass.gov/envir/smart_growth_toolkit/pag...

Was looking to save where possible in this market but the method I proposed is not worth the consequences. looks like 20% down it is!

After spending 25 years as a Software Engineering and Product leader, I’m now exploring the world of real estate investing (REI) and looking forward to learning from all of you.My goal is to leverage my current investments and savings to build a real estate portfolio that will eventually allow me to transition away from my current career.