We have only 2 criteria for the order we process applications: 1) nearest move in to the date unit is available to be rented 2) order that the completed applications are received.If we had a unit for rent that would be rent ready Jan 15 and have multiple applications, the application processed first is the one who can move in the fewest days after Jan 15.  

They equate the period leading up to the time its ready to rent as the risky part of the real estate process and pay a premium to bypass that part but this leaves them with unreasonable expectations because the real estate they purchase is inherently risky.

Definitely look at the reviews and ask about their whole process.

You will be asked to disclose this during the application process, and not doing so is concealing a debt and would be fraud. 

Commerical loans are totally different then residential loans, you have to enter a contract and go through a due diligence process before you totally commit to purchase the property.

Find out if you can not renew their lease and what the process is. 

I picked up the BRRRR method book and feeling confident in setting it all up (we did a similar process for our Airbnbs).  

But let me say a few things from someone who has processed a lot of partial Roth conversions post retirement.  1) When & how you contribute to Roth assets is primarily driven on your current tax state. 

I realize I am not cut out for the entire REI process of consistently finding multiple properties for particular exit strategies. 

Over time, you’ll build a more accurate dataset tailored to your portfolio.Hope this helps—getting these numbers right is an ongoing process, and you’re asking all the right questions to set yourself up for success!