For me If I were to buy and hold forever I might consider putting more down and maybe even do a 15 yr only if I could swing it/the numbers at the end.

Personally I specialize in SFR houses in the city (less turnover and less affected by market swings) Call Monica my property manager if you are interested.

I certainly don't expect anyone to do my research for me but it is nice to hear some opinions to clarify what I'm learning through my own research.I thought Fundrise was different from a publicly traded REIT in that I am actually an owner in the properties as opposed to just a stockholder of a company who owns properties.

Even if they move out partway through and you keep the fee, the trade-off (getting the unit ready again, showings, etc) is probably not worth the extra money.If the M2M works for you and the market accepts it, then there's no need to change that.

Landlords are not required to issue them unless it is their distinct trade/business.

If I can use a baseball metaphor here -sounds like you are swinging for the fence, when right now you just want to step up to the plate and make contact with the ball.

With profits like those to be had, nothing local governments could do stopped the frenzy of trading.

These credit agencies won't help me at all and couldn't tell me why it had such a huge swing.

Are there certain trades flippers are looking for?

There are plenty of competent, licensed skilled trades people to perform your required work. while you act as Contractor.