You'll need dividends, rental income, or some other way of getting money without clocking your time to get it.Most investors wanting the above things choose to own rental properties.

You can choose what LTV you are comfortable with.

Whatever you choose, choose it yourself and live up to the consequences whether good or bad, that is what makes a life story worth hearing. 

You can have them sign new leases of your choosing at that time.

There are some smaller "dying" towns around the country that are offering attractive incentives to young professionals (and maybe even retirees) who choose to relocate.

As a local fixer and landlord, I'd say I represent one of the uglier red-pill types, and you'll probably choose to do a different kind of real estate investing than I do, and that's your business.

Rick pozos I am in need of a general contractor or specialty subs for Sheetrock tape/float texture, tile, HVAC and exterior prep and paint is there anyways you could share some contacts with me?

A borrower must choose his or her own contractors to perform the needed renovation.All Contractors participating in the Renovation Program must complete a Contractor Profile Report.

Should I skip on these and choose a market further away?

A previous tenant reported the property to the local government about six months ago for possible lead paint.