Seller financing is also quite attractive, though I guess there are few of these kinds of deals available. 

Their communication is non existent. I purchased a property they managed and was unable to get absolutely no communication or return calls from the property managers. I was blown away by the amount of never responded ...

The seller did not want to pay realtor commissions.  

Either way its good to buy end of year as most builders and sellers are offering seller credits or builder credits to use towards closing costs or to buy a rate down to help get a lower payment.Even if you wanted to buy a strater home like a 2-4 unit as a primary again you only need to put 5% down. 

Congrats, always strong rental demand there!

In some markets like Omaha or Phoenix..from what I’ve heard rental demand can help if the exit plan changes.

For first-time investors, neighborhoods like Riverside, Murray Hill, and North Jacksonville could be good places to start, offering strong rental demand and potential for growing neighborhoods.

Maybe seller financing.But let me ask this question, what happens if in the third month the furnace goes and needs $2000 worth of repairs?

The solar system adds no value to my property for rental purposes, and I may even be ripping up the roof & replacing it in the new year.Beyond sending a nasty letter through my attorney via certified mail, demanding the company come pick up their equipment, am I required to take any further action or fulfill any obligations regarding these contracts?

Quote from @Dan Grove: Some combination of cash to seller, closing costs, repairs, construction, paying off arrears, assignment fees, commissions.