My $2000 also covers stuff that inevitably break under normal use - I had to replace a washer $700, a stove $600, a microwave $100, and a grill $400, all  within last 2 years, and paid close to $1000 for various service calls by electricians and HVAC techs and pest control. 

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

It may feel cumbersome, but their diligence reflects the level of security and service you can expect once onboarded.

When I looked into IRA accounts, I found that it didn't do service to my situation.

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

Still can be very beneficial for a new investor but personally I think not as good as a service as they had with their exclusive listings where they had inspections already done, rent rolls available, and you can complete the entire offer/acceptance via their platform rather than being handed off to an agent. 

@Alecia Loveless is correct--tenants need access 24/7 to their electric service panel, water and heat, assuming those are individual utilities for each unit. 

U can check out  ivyridgeestatescanby dot com for my 90 home project in Oregon that I did with my oregon bank and then my website for pictures of homes we built in Charleston SC which is the only market I tagged HML ( lima one) and only one time the rest were done with Ameris bank or Service first bank that is local in the market. its all about the three C's  Character Collateral and capacity..

So, I hope you have a speed dialer and a large cup of coffee.If you want low, competitive rates, fast closings and great service, work with a broker. 

After that is returned, I do a background check through Transunion or a similar service.