Amortization length along with any DSCR requirements comes into play also to determine what kind of down payment requirement you may have to meet. 

The painting should be completed within three months of the move-in date, and the Lessor will inspect the work to confirm it meets these standards.Can the landlord void the clause, and what happens if the clause gets void?

There should be an automatic double-lifetime BP ban for the offender, as well as anyone who responds to the thread—and maybe their entire family and all friends.

I'm open to all suggestions regarding different cities that meet my requirements and would love to chat with some realtors who have local experience working with investors.  

Make sure you spend a lot of time reading, learning, and meeting people before making the first investment.

You just ask to be added to their customer list and they'll come automatically when the snow hits.  

HOA violations are only grounds for evictions if you your lease requires them to meet HOA regulations, you have properly notified them of the violation, and they have neglected to resolve the issue.

That will meet the 1% rule, but is it realistic in that neighborhood?

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

They sign into their own accounts, and the TV automatically signs them out of all accounts on their check-out day.