If there are any helpful answers, I believe such responses would also be valuable to others in my position.Thank You! 

While technically business purpose loans, these will still basically be 30yr (or whatever tenor) fixed rate mortgages.

I've had it where the utility company would install the new meter then you'll be responsible for everything after.

Ive been impressed with the response, resiliency, and rebuild down there.   

Loan officers with 25 years of experience typically are more experienced, and have less time per file, because they have an abundance of files.Loan officers with 25 months of experience typically are less experienced, but have more time to devote to you.I can't write my own loans, so when I'm getting a loan I prefer working with less busy people when I'm doing my own real estate investment, they're more responsive and dedicated it feels like.

Hi @Jeff Flynn, thank you so much for your response!

Your son is responsible for making payments on time or ruining this seller's credit. 

Quote from @Brittany Daubner: @Tyler Gibson, thanks so much for your response! 

If they don't respond, give them a 30-day notice of termination and find a tenant that's more responsive.

Will rent for 1750/month.Capex items needed soon: roof, water heater, furnaceArea: A area, appreciation is at about 5% a year but average home price is ~$500K so this home will appreciate faster, this will have multiple offers on itDeal #2 - mixed use, small office with a 3 bedroom and a 1 bedroom over it.Ask: 325KCurrently fully rented on one year leases, bringing in 4775/month but only one tenant pays their own utilities plus owner is responsible for snow removal and landscaping.