When I asked what "properly capitalized" was, he recommended for the property management part, $5,000 cash on hand minimum, (I currently have 3 properties) plus show that it receives payment for its services at market rates, separate books, accounts etc, plus insurance.

It is 'preferred' in that in the even of bankruptcy or liquidation it takes priority over other regular owners.

I would find a mortgage broker that deals with investors, many of the 'regular" mortgage brokers just don't have the experience in dealing with multiple properties (which is why some will tell you that you can only have 4 conforming mortgages when you can actually have 10).

Having lived in Cheyenne for 14 years now and traveling to northern CO regularly, I see a huge difference in the vitality of both economies.

I'd leave the fireplace, clean it well, and stage the hearth and mantle with a few nice accents.Generally trim, doors, bathrooms, and kitchens (anywhere that would need to be washed frequently) are semi gloss.

Groundwater at the rear of the house is leaking into the house on a regular basis nowadays.

Its a nice neighborhood, they built some of the homes in the late 60's, the street its on was a cul-de-sac and then they added another phase in the 90's and turned this street into a regular street, so most of the homes on the street are 90's homes and they're are pretty well kept.

@Joel Owens can confirm this as he does this regularly.

The curtains themselves you can always toss in the washing machine and they will look like new.

Fivverr.com is one I use regularly.