Keep in mind there are tax implications to having a property manager or not. 

Building investor relationships takes time, but consistency pays off.

However, I had to pay a premium for the exchange property because the market was so hot at the time.

Because it is a form of investing, it isn't like a HH will pay a huge premium because of it.If you want to get creative, it might be interesting to see what is in your market and what tenants desire.

I’m sure everyone has heard the proposals of a possible 25% unrealized capital gains tax.

If you have any claims or some list particular claims in that time frame they will not accept new business from you.In speaking with the product managers I've given the example of a client with 50+ locations paying over 45k per year in premium having a claim for $10,000 and would they take the total account into consideration when this client buys another property... the answer was a hard no. 

These folks are being asked to uproot their lives with 60 days' notice and all you can come up with is that they want to stay because they are under paying?

It alleged that the NAR and several major real estate brokerages artificially inflated commissions, with the requirement that sellers pay both the listing and buyer agents' commissions.

You want to break down your preference in regard to sale price, down payment, program, (SFR/MFH), seasoning is important, and the two R's you want to pay most attention to is the Renovate and Refinance.Most investors make the mistake on the renovate or refinance and sometimes both.You also have to figure out if your buying as a Primary or investment because if you buy as a primary you always refinance before you rent. 

Im paying X on the HELOC, but collecting XPLUS on the note.