We would have preferred to work with them within reason to make it a quicker and easier process.

I prefer public comments here before you send a direct message, though. 

I can do that through charging points, but since I'm getting it at a lower rate than you could as a consumer, I prefer to mark up the rate while still being lower than most others in the market.

If there's enough duplexes that it's likely you find one you like in a reasonable amount of time (less than a year), then start looking at them in your preferred area.

I usually try to get 10k but sometimes its not possible and I would prefer to make something and give the investor a good deal rather than make nothing trying to move a bad deal.

The common feedback I hear typically revolves around your accounting preference. 

I absolutely prefer renewals.

Every situation is unique although I prefer to self manage.

I assume you got a better interest rate, and I know you are saving a boatload of interest. 3) imagine year 11-30 where you are cash flowing thousands with paid off properties instead of hundreds because of these lean 10 years. 4) hopefully you can raise rents at least $100 each every year and in 2 years your cash flow neutral even with preferred short term mortgage. 

I'll put them in order of what I prefer and why:1) Save up the cash using cashflow from my current portfolio and W2 income.