I've had the exact same thoughts in regard to the matter but a colleague of mine had the question and I wanted to pose it to the group. 

Here are my key takeaways:Tenant Screening Matters: The challenges I faced with the garden unit tenants reinforced how critical it is to have a thorough screening process and not stray from your requirements.

What makes this so dangerous is that some of these 10 deadly sins are quite ambiguous and a matter of interpretation.

I understand the condition of the property may not be great, but if you're just trying to get rid of the property, then why does the condition matter to you?

Now what you buy & how you buy it matters.

Interest rates NEVER matter and you can make money all the time.

Would prefer newer books that are still relevant if that matters.

Hey Kris, fees will vary in different markets but not by a lot. 10% is pretty normal around here (coastal carolina) & at least for our company, it matters not if they are in-state or out-of-state. 

Your payment will never go down no matter how much you add.

From my experience, relationships do matter with the tenants.