I would love it to be local (rather than virtual).

Yes, you should have to pay for them.Blinds typically pop into a clip, so that might be 5 minutes to repair. 

will you occupy a unit or will they all be rented out? 

That will be up to the facts of your individual case.

Only then will you truly be able to determine what you should do with your equity. 

I should have specified that the policies I have had with my last two carriers (State Farm and Erie) required maxing out the liability protection offered on my properties before they could be listed under my umbrella policy.

With my interest in learning more I have researched or looked for jobs nearby but I have noticed that the design community in Eugene is fairly small and most seem to only be a one person job.

If you have a 6 bedroom in an area that does not have a university (students looking for shared space) or is in a family friendly place it may sit vacant longer between tenants.For Capex, try not to use a generic number - look at the roof, furnace, hot water tank, kitchen - when will each need to be done and what will it cost?

Those will be really valuable for our stakeholders.  

All North DFW has the highest appreciation while South DFW will be giving you the better cash flow.If this is your first rodeo, then I would suggest to be close home if you are also planning to self-manage.Then the age of the properties and access to highways.