If you decide that your WHY is to generate cashflow in the short term so that you can supplement other income immediately, then the apartment might be the better choice.  

We rented out the 2 rooms using air bnb and craigslist to supplement during that time. 

Pre-Approval LettersSuch a document is specific to a given property you wish to make an offer - - not some generic pseudo-credit proof. 

My properties gross about 4,000 monthly and I expect half of that after expenses to supplement my pension and small 401K. 

I was thinking that since my LLC is generically named that maybe my marketing efforts would be more successful using a flashier DBA name.    

I'm looking to do a bit of wholesaling to supplement/expand my 10-door rental portfolio. 

Using concrete in the areas closer to the building may enhance the curb appeal (stamped concrete can look incredible) while using generic asphalt further out to reduce your costs.    

Really looking for any generic information about how a lender's title insurance policy could protect my parents and me collectively in some way beyond the owner's policy that I will have.

I am wondering more about the generic characteristics of rental properties (i.e. location or square footage) as opposed to the individual features of a specific property (i.e. new kitchen, hardwood floors, etc). 

I often have people asking for generic basic rates.