A couple of things to note:1.

If you aren't familiar with a particular app, don't accept it.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

I would get a high quality sleeper sofa.

If you're still in college and working with an FHA loan, a duplex can be a solid option.

I’m looking at purchasing a quadplex in New York City, where all four units are rent-controlled, with two units vacant and two still occupied by rent-controlled tenants.

I don't know of any top producing agents who are with discount brokers.

This topic is a little more difficult.

Well worth the commission to find a good deal or stay away from a bad one. 

I purchased a house a couple of years ago and a portion of the purchase price was done with seller financing.