(Zero)  Would love to chat and compare notes to see how we could get better outcomes. 

Kathy, check out Anchor Loans as a comparable. 

You'll have access to owner occupied loan products, therefore saving on your down payment, typically 3-5% compared to 20-25% for non owner occupied properties.

Some rents in what some define as an A may hold strong values but rents compared to purchase price may not be comparable to a B.

PMs can minimize their suffering from unrealistic expectations by showing comparable properties that are on the market for rent and having a discussion with the landlord as to how their property compares and how his property can be more attractive to renters.Landlords are running a business. 

Just starting to ever so lightly tread into the water....

We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

When I say i've never had this issue, I mean- Even in the D class neighborhoods i've owned properties in, i've never dealt with vacant apartments for this amount of time.If you're comparing the 40 unit building next door to mine with security, it's sort of like comparing apples to oranges.

Your new ARV(after repair value) should be supported by an adequate amount of comparable sales in the area(duplex's).

Compared to other towns in Oklahoma.There is also an army base in lawton which helps keep the population high and another reason why the rental demand is high out there!