They are big enough to have a big stake in maintaining a good reputation and have infrastructure that helps keep things running well and can deal with problems.

With one particular banking relationship we are now working together at the 4th bank, and I still maintain good working relationships at 2 of this particularly loan officers previous stops (the other two longer active in the CRE lending space).

Are you implying that I should maintain two separate bank accounts - one for holding security deposit and the other for rental management expenses?

Look for neighborhoods with potential for rental income and growth.Financial Preparation: Given your reliance on loans and good credit score, continue maintaining and improving your credit score.

Is market like Texas where they often have soil/foundation issues, or like MN/the Midwest where the asphalt shingles might have hail damage?

It costs $300 a year in MD to maintain an LLC. 

The obvious offset to that is that you can re-fi on the way down in order to maintain margins, I plan on doing that. 

There are also additional costs of operating and maintaining an LLC, like separate bank accounts, annual report filings, tax filings, etc.2.

If you find a cleaner to manage it life is easy but it's also difficult to maintain because you lose them to others that can provide more consistent work.  

You can maintain a hands-on approach or enlist professional management services to streamline operations and maximize efficiency.Strategies for SuccessLocation Matters: Focus on neighborhoods with low vacancy rates, good schools, access to amenities, and proximity to employment centers.