You say things like "It was understood that I would continue to utilize the garage and one room for storage as I transitioned to living out of state."

My PMLs are people with self-directed IRA who are perfectly fine with 5-year term while earning double-digit returns passively tax-free in their SDIRA. 

Utilized a Solo401k to purchase our first few properties.

Best tip is to add digital locks to each bedroom door and make sure there is enough kitchen space for all parties.

Shared laundry meant a fifth utility meter and high water costs that I paid.

If you use different sources it will be difficult to calibrate the different scores, but think of it as a percentage of the max available score.This particular score seems to be based on an applicant's credit history, including payment history, credit utilization, and credit availability. 

GRM and cap rate both looked great, but when we pulled utility records, we found heating costs in winter were brutal because of old, inefficient systems.

I would definitely encourage to utilize all the resources that Bigger Pockets has to offer. 

If you have substantial (usually means 5 digits or more) donations, tax planning opportunities can get very complex.

Next PA has very strict requirements for interest rates which you cannot be in double digits.