You can talk to him / his team in the monthly meeting but they're on an agenda so don't expect to much one-on-one type support there.  

It's a good practice to overestimate costs and underestimate after-repair values (ARV) to keep your expectations realistic.

I would NEVER Ever use OBIE INSURANCE  --Not honest in their dealings and do not expect refunds on cancellations  I am of the opinion that they are legal scammers Just be careful

All you can do is work with what you know now and what is a reasonable expectation for the future.

Also, set clear expectations with tenants upfront so they know how to handle issues like maintenance requests.How do you plan on finding all your contractors?

Like Broken Bow Lake in OK that are value-priced and ready to be rented. 

The only time I'd say it's an okay idea is if either: The area you're investing in is expecting so much appreciation that you will easily profit off that (watch out for mortgage interest though...the appreciation needs to be higher than what you pay in that and expenses to make it profitable)You have some specific reason for wanting to do it- family ties, future home, major long-term hold, etc.Maybe I'm forgetting another one, but those two are all I have for now...

I did file a large claim a few years ago for a broken HVAC.

So, my first caution is it would be healthy not to expect similar results on certain real property investments/deals in the current and near future cycles.That said, there are multiple considerations and clarity needed, before I would act on any investments with your equity.

Expect 30-year fixed terms for the most part.