My lender just started offering their notes for resale to private investors and has 100s to choose from all over the country ranging from 8-12% ROR monthly, currently from $62k-620k, in all areas of the country.

You will get plenty of support from BP regardless of which path you choose.

It's important to choose that one and commit to using it.

Why would you want to work with a realtor (I know she is your wife, no offense) who knows none of the agents, does not know the paperwork or the process (they don't teach you this in the class) when your primary residence is on the line.Brokerage options vary, but if you just choose the cheapest one and use your wife, you will pay for it later.

Not knocking the app, just not cost effective with several other options/ alternatives to to choose from. 

Choosing kitchen cabinets is probably the biggest is not the most nerve-wracking decision for your kitchen.

I choose not to rent to smokers and have never thought it was a mistake.  

They usually choose about $100 below the market rent.

I would recommend raising it incrementally throughout the years in order to avoid the shock to the tenants system of raising it in one big chunk.If you choose to not raise your rents throughout the years, it will also put you at a serious disadvantage when you are looking to sell because now you have a long term tenant paying below market rent.  

The owner handles the rehab themselves.So, we rarely charge any fees as our owners typically choose one of the 3 options and they are all a win/win for both of us.