I would demand the Fed schedule-E, the maintenance logs, the vacancy/occupancy data ALL for two years each.In Calif, more than 15 units requires, by law, a resident, on-site manager. 

I had schedule the inspection for day 8 of the 10 day due diligence period, so that day 9 I will receive the report and can back out on day 10.

I schedule an open house for 1-2 hours.Apps are faxed back/fee deposited into acct....Since he knows about the property, he can address most questions and provide feedback regarding tenants/concerns..I also try to schedule while we are working on project or getting unit ready..most time it's rented before complete...

Some folks include their vacancy allowance w/i that 50%, we apply an 8.33% (1/12) to 10% vacancy allowance to the scheduled rent and deduct 50% for operating expenses from that number ... conservative is good when examining prospects.

It just depends on how much the Justice of the Peace and Constable have on their schedule already.

You have made some good points about the open house vs. scheduled showings with respect to occupied units.

As for a group podcast- it's possible, but trying to get 3 schedules matched is hard enough - I can't imagine trying to coordinate more than that!

Are they from the seller's schedule E?

Plus, closings are scheduled like "normal" refinances and the underwriting process is the same.

Advantage: lower rate, assuming you get a 20-30 year fixedDisadvantages: closing costs, less flexibility on disposing of 1 or 2 properties, restarting the amortization schedule