In Michigan the laws require property managers to have the same licensure as real estate brokers. 

For bigger renovations or repairs that require specialized skills, it’s usually best to bring in a pro.

It's easy to obtain, costs very little, and doesn't require extra, on-going effort to maintain. 

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

Typically, most lenders will require a minimal of 20-25% on a multi-family investment property purchase. 

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

I have been using them for 2 years and have not had any hiccups yet (fingers-crossed that continues).....with all that said, a good rule of thumb as a responsible owner is that you still need to pay attention to your balance sheet because human nature occurs and some things can fall through the cracks.

Managing the $60,000 renovations required careful oversight to stay on budget and schedule.

I'm wondering if anyone has experience with VA loans and the 1 year residency requirement before you can use the home as a rental. 

What are the investments required, am I obligated to use this system for every deal I find will this run congruent to other real estate deals?