I can provide support of checking in on contractors, staging rental properties, walk potential leads to give you an idea of the property in person or what the area is like, meeting with agents, and drafting scope of work for projects. 

That also plays a major role in what to do. end of day stocks and real estate over time provide the same return on average - so it is really based on the individual, their experience and desire Thank you. 

I can't say when that will be but 4.125 is quite a lot depending on the rate you get.I personally want a hassle free funding experience and the lower rate.

My conclusion is that take the provided ROI calculations from REI as purely estimates.

We have many efficincies under management with a ~10% vacancy rate with prices ranging from 485-625 depending on location property quality and amenities.

Most lending is based on cashflow, not the 2% rule (although still a good rule of thumb for some types of investments), might have the most help from the group if you provided some of those details here just so it'd be easier for us to help you best. 

If is 65% and below LTV you won't need to provide reserves. 1.

It also depends on how you hold your properties; LLC, S Corp etc... as to what the agent will recommend.

I told her that I need proof of liquid funds sufficient to cover 25% of the purchase price and to provide proof of that.  

This would hopefully maintain strong cashflow from the property will providing some capital to use for the next property acquisition.