I had boots on the ground (my own) in Fort Wayne for many years but I wasn't actually looking for anyone else there. 

•Find out who actually makes decisions—tenant approvals, renewals, evictions.

or options 3, 4 and 5 don't supply washer and dryers and either the tenant provides their own, rent appliances or goes to community laundramat.

Our strategy is looking for multi-family homes to purchase and hold as option 1. 

The midwest has great options - Indiana, Michigan and Ohio has lots of great sub markets with good cash flow. 

Cash for keys, screening, and lease enforcement seem crucial, no doubt.I’m curious, though—I've been in rooms with pretty successful multifamily operators, and many of them actually frown upon eviction because of the cost, lost rent, turnover expenses, and time.

I’m considering doing a cash-out refinance, not sure what the best options is , to use the rental property or the rehab property.

Can your property actually afford a 90% LTV loan at 8+%? 

You’re in a strong position with multiple viable options.

My ideal location would currently actually be Augusta, GA because I really want to start somewhere with a very low crime rate.