Is there some standard way to expedite things so I can ensure the loan is in a state where I can leave my job without losing the loan?

Fair enough, but I think "reasonable" is relative.

Everything seems to be much more expensive for multi family units as opposed to multi family.Also, the turnover and vacancy ratio is way higher in multi family whereas you could have the same tenant for years and years with a sfh.In a down market, selling off one sfh is fairly easy, try selling an apartment complex when nobody has cash.

One should always pick some properties that interest them and have solid cash flow, but please ensure you have a pre-approval ready to go when something really catches your eye.

Hello everyone, my name is Garrett and I am fairly new to the Hagerstown Md market.

I would recommend pulling up Schedule E and fill out a profit and loss for your property, including depreciation (3.636% for a full year of depreciation for the fair market value allocated to the building).

I am just trying to spot the cycle and ensure we buy well !

Granted the zones will not be "A" locations but some of them seem to be fairly decent. 

@Josh Lyons Also, I should stress the importance of ensuring you have these items worked out in writing so that the terms are clear.

I included a Lowes link as well to be fair...