Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookTo find out about an area go to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers.

They said these loans are hardly ever called, but rate would adjust to whatever the current rate is, making it more of a ARM. 

They tend to keep my unit occupied and don’t charge an arm and a leg to do repairs.

Here you will meet wholesalers who provide deals and all the cash buyers (rehabbers) you will need.To find out about an area go to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers.

But I would not go crazy & start trying to do everything on their "honey do" list.Every Time I have inherited tenants they always come at the new landlord with "honey do" lists as long as my arm.

But I have reviewed 8-10 of them and EVERY ONE EXPLICITLY PROHIBITS this sort of advertising.Phil Z, I've actually NEVER seen anything about putting them up at a certain time and taking them down, other than signs that point to a store or an open house that can be up while the store or open house is open.

Armed with those pieces of information call the landlords and see if they have any interest in selling.

With a commercial loan you might get 15 year fixed, but you may also have to deal with balloons or ARMS.  

Armed with those basic tools, you can begin looking at real estate prospects in the market your interested in to best position yourself down the road. 

What are the terms of the note (fixed, ARM, etc)?