Alternatively, if you leave your paycheck in your checking account earning .01% interest, there is no real benefit.  

Obviously this won't work for a  5 bed but if you are just getting 1-2 roomers  check the policy.

Let's check the Regulations 1.21-1 which clarify Section 21.

like I said above I have invested with Praxis and I have met with Ivan as well.you may want to check in on what he has going as well.. both standup companies. 

Second question is, if we don't live in the city we will invest in, we understand we will have to be traveling often, but who could be a good person to check in on the construction so we don't have to go every week?

Check your local/state law.

Worth checking out for SFRs.Hadn't heard about them and looking for a place to refer our clients - thanks, will check them out. 

Check with your Section 8 office. 

We could have saved some money starting to clean up the property if we had only checked in with the neighbors first.

VRBO does not seem to do the same guest verification or background checks as Airbnb and you have to opt in to Damage Protection (insurance or deposit) which I've read can detract people from booking.