During the GFC, the Obama administration took control of these entities and they have since been 100% controlled by the government. 

I recently went back to school and racked up student loans onto my already high balance.

On the other hand who ever buys the property will have to raise the rents.

We got a small drop last month but nothing worth bragging about.I was thinking of doing a refi with dropping rates but doesnt seem like thats in cards currently...Thank you The bond market happened.

I know someone who does this but they won’t give up the secret.  

I know a lot of investors from the west coast in California and Seattle, WA are investing in the midwest due to the strong cashflow and appreciation.  

Now, I'm looking to dive a little bit more into the buy-and-hold strategy.Could you expound more on what you mean by not having much competition on 4 - 8 units? 

.: The available/start date is the day the unit is ready for a tenant to occupy.

Quote from @Michell Chase: It isn't a large amount but my concern is that if I remove the tenant in July I have no deposit in the event that there are damages to the unit. 

You may have a recourse if the listing agent falsely claimed that the unit was permitted.