With that being said I'll obviously be focusing on out of state.I know Ohio is mentioned a lot around here, specifically Columbus, and I'm an Ohio State alum, so that would be pretty cool to secure my first property in Ohio.

If you have specific questions about property management, I'll be happy to help!

I'm not sure what your specific market is but especially on a new build their is some kind of TIA budgeted by the ownership.wast that negotiated as part of your lease by your tenant rep? 

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For a long term investor:Would it make sense if you could buy the home at a steep discount and then let the owner stay rent free for a specific period of time?

We are specifically interested in multifamily properties (2-5 units). 

If anyone who professes to teach you something about real estate cannot or will not identify 10-20 specific, verifiable addresses they currently own and rent out, or have flipped, or optioned away or syndicated or whatever, they do not deserve any of your money. 

Can she qualify in your specific situation?

Quote from @John McCarthy: The standard answer is 60 Days, however, your lease should specifically state what your terms are that you both agreed upon when the tenant moved in.

Are you leaning toward a specific metro?