With over 20 years of experience in real estate and having navigated various transaction types, I'd be happy to provide more personalized advice on managing such investments effectively.

+95% of agents only have experience dealing with owner-occupied transactions - which are mostly EMOTIONAL decision based.You can ID these types of agents easily by asking them:1) If they are RE investors themselves.

I was typing fast when I wrote the post and must of had building and dividing on my mind.

I cringe just typing that.  

What is the first type of property you would like to acquire?

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I totally agree with you on the contractor who has done this type of work before in the area and with great insurance.

Aloha @Brendan Davis -  Before buying any type of system or tool, what is your strategy? 

The loan will need to be underwritten by your income or the rent schedule depending on the type of loan it is. 

Realize these probably aren’t your REI product types, but same concept.