If he thinks that the smaller payments will avoid scrutiny by the govt, he's likely mistaken.

I think you have mistaken the color of dirty yellow for gold. 

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

That number is NOT my account, but rather the one they mistakenly credited. 

If I'm not mistaken you can do a DSCR loan which would fund the purchase and rehab.

I never asked PromeLending, but I believe movement mortgage said it was limited to 4 units but I could be mistaken.

Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact same services and operate the exact same way, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

I think this goes w/o saying... but there are lots of people with various experience all over this site, so bear with me: if (anyone) thinks (s/he) is going to get Somerville rental rates, commercial rates, or ARV's in Lowell, (s/he) is gravely mistaken.

Their minimum requirement is $1000-$1500 if I'm not mistaken.

While doing research I also found north Dayton is growing areas around the airport are growing quickly a few manufacturing companies moving up there as well if I'm not mistaken. lots of building as well.