They can offer valuable insights into the local market, potential rental yields, and specific considerations for a rehab project like the one you're planning.

Thank you for your consideration. 

Prices are still considerably higher than just a few years ago.

What are some considerations in finding a provider that offers checkbook control?

Overall, while multifamily properties can be lucrative, they require careful consideration of the financial and operational challenges involved.

Their customer service department is very responsive.When selling a service as taking care of everything and handling the complete process, this includes all forms, liabilities and considerations for that particular need.

Do it ASAP.Exit strategy considerations: Is it worth absorbing some of the costs and focusing on long-term appreciation?

There are just more considerations to be made, my $0.02. 

As for by-the-room rentals, many lenders won't allow that and if they do, they qualify you off of the long term market rents (which, as I'm sure you can imagine, would be considerably lower than the actual per-room rents).

Other considerations are the lost costs to sell and re-purchase other properties.