I have 100k cash savings and ideally would like to keep the investment properties.

That can play a big part when issuing terms. 

You just have to do a LOT of homework and play by the rules.

These will be LTRs and I will most definitely be playing the long game with these.In addition, as rates go down in the future (hopefully) I plan to refinance as most of us do.

And I also think that the inventory in your market plays a large role in deciding what property type makes the most sense.In my market, there is a large abundance of the small multi-family properties, especially the 2-4 unit properties.

Ideally your cleaner should have enough other work so that doing your property is available in their schedule but not required for them to pay their bills.

My goal is to continue to buy 3-4 condos like this one and use the snowball strategy to pay off these condos quickly so I can build up my passive income(ideally $20k+ a year from 1 paid off condo).

As you mentioned those specific details about MTRs geared toward traveling healthcare professionals, these are things I think would help us tremendously as landlords because we play both roles.

Also wonder how appreciation plays out in that area as well.

Ideally I'm hoping for a more balanced opportunity.