The area you're targeting might be too small for anyone to be able to provide any detailed insight.

BUT the point is...do you think you or the agent will sell it for the highest price and provide higher net proceeds to your family member? 

I Enjoyed the extra viewpoint.

The 2-3% points in extra cost are worth it if you plan on using as I described above because the use would be for a few  months at most and due to that short term use you can survive a rate adjustment up.But, if you have no plan to payoff the debt like when using for a down payment on a long term hold why pay the extra cost for flexibility and have the additional risk of the adjustable rate with the amortization looming when you can get a fixed rate second mortgage. 

Under federal law (ADA and FHA), true service animals and emotional support animals are exempt from pet fees, deposits, or rent, but the tenant must provide proper documentation if requested.

More traps, patch up holes, tell your tenants to be extra clean when dealing with food. 

While permits for ULS may take up to 1.5 years, MDUD projects can proceed faster, provided all requirements are met.Let’s break down the numbers for San Ysidro, a promising area for development.

It was all really quick, and the time to complete everything happened a lot faster than I expected (which was a good thing).I was worried at first that I had to use all the partners that Rent to Retirement had, but it was really easy for me to shop around for different lenders with different terms and rates, insurance providers, and property management company.

I hate to pay extra money for a PI on work we have already done. 

When you build a good relationship with a good turn key provider, they can help you find the best deal and best vendors to work on that deal.