@Chris KittleI was not directing it to you but many vendors push elaborate schemes and use fear tactics to sell some of these strategies.  

If you have any questions feel free to contact me directly if you like.

Quote from @Evan Haas: I'm focusing on 2-4 MF properties, but if the numbers worked for 5+ when I'm open to that too, I just am assuming I don't have the capital yet to go in that direction. 

Another possibility is a cash-out refinance on your dad’s house if it qualifies, which would tie the loan directly to that property.

Buildium and Rentprep will also need the video tour, and the home office ownership or lease info if you want to be able to run credit/background checks directly without having the applicant submit and then approve you to receive the data.

The term curb appeal is simply referring to the home's exterior being appealing, which doesn't have anything to do with plants or pots or items directly.

I prefer to source all my deals off-market, which allows me to find properties with less competition and negotiate directly with motivated sellers.

With the use of VRBO, Booking.com and direct bookings can all raise your chances of staying booked and being successful.  

, 2) it manages the properties directly so there are many hands in the cookie jar, and 3) how/when/impact if "they" decide to liquidate properties and what would be the exact impact to me? 

I have been cold calling direct-to-seller and working with brokers to find deals.I don't understand how properties, in East Boston, for example, are trading at around 5.3 cap when rates are around 6.5%.