From my experience working with over 400 investors, financing your first deal with minimal out-of-pocket expenses is entirely possible, you just need the right strategy.

Even if they do have 20 years experience...how do you know really?

Also, there really isn't any great advantage to automatic payments from my experience.

And if they did, what's an hourly rate worth depending on their experience? 

I'm trying to gauge your level of experience as I want to make sure my opinions/suggestions about STL S8 properties relate to you.

It is aweome living in Idaho, and sounds like you have had a lot of great memories and experiences here.

So now, instead of feeling excited about a new investment, I was scrambling for cash, stressed beyond belief, and facing major repair costs with less rental income to offset them.That experience completely changed how I approach real estate.

In my experience (personal & w/clients) the wife usually doesn't want to pick up and move too often to stick with a strategy like yours.

Private lenders specializing in DSCR loans and rental portfolio financing may experience increased demand.

Through my experience, I’ve cultivated a conservative approach that balances opportunity with risk management that I apply to every deal that crosses my desk.