It will dictate the discussion areas and depth.A.  

@Jerry CallowYour strategy of investing would dictate how you find deals. 

That's going to pretty much dictate what you can get into here and how fast. 

Zoning will dictate the size of the parcels.

So, in the event of a foreclosure, the lender would only be able to get an in-rem judgment against 70% of the property.Buyer:   Sr or Jr position is dictated by time of filing.

I sit on a a board that issues the forms and am putting out out the forms that will dictate how the market will work in 2 different states.

This is probably going to dictate whether or not I take the offer or not.2.

Do you charge and how much.Acceptable Vacancy Rate - we own a reasonable # of doors in the city of Milwaukee - not great areas but not horrible either.Thanks in advance State laws dictate what you can charge for a late fee (in DE we have a 5-day grace period and the maximum allowable late fee is 5% of the rent amount) so look at your landlord-tenant code for this.As far as pet fees, it is also capped per the landlord-tenant code for our state at one month's rent.Too many variables to address your vacancy rate question.  

@J Newman how many doors and planned growth will dictate software choice.So, share that info so we can offer more assistance...

As you become more familiar with specific lenders you will also learn specific acquisitions or refinances may fit better with certain banks and will dictate who you send your loan requests.