best of luck. make sure you are speaking to a knowledgeable person in your area as you might be getting false information

Fannie Mae will allow you to transfer the deed to an LLC if you decide to try to go the conventional route, but the loan would still be in your names and you'll need to pay a title company a second time post-closing to do this  for you. 3) I can't speak for the area so no comment there4) If you're self managing, make sure you find vendors you can trust in the area since you won't be able to easily verify if an HVAC guy, plumber, etc. is trying to rip you off and tell you to buy something you don't actually need. 5) Make sure you have clear alignment of goals and a clear operating agreement that spells out what to do if those goals start to not align in the future since you'll be jointly obligated to these properties. 

I listen to the problem solving episodes for the same reasons I read forum posts.

Having end dates in the summer is perfect and usually what I strive for.2 out of the 3 of these vacancies were actually planned for summer end dates.The one tenant is my tenant below in my househack and he has been absolutely incredible and kept me posted about this move for over 6 months.

If you can post more of the details I’d love to give my advice!

Nothing will piss off the inspector faster than missing an inspection.My last piece of advice, in an effort to not make this a book length post, deals with the money.

I’m currently doing research about up and coming areas such as this post as well as looking for local groups.

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There isn't enough information in here about the current state of the house to be able to advise you, but I would think #3 is a definite no as it seems unnecessary from a cost perspective although that market has scale to accept it.

@Mike Terry your post is confusing!