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

Is anyone doing this?
I just started and would love to network!

You can then check with the local county if the deed is in fact in that name (caution: if the property was bought recently, the county may not have caught up on the paperwork).Just be careful and NEVER give any form of cash to the seller, always send EM/downpayment to a title company that you have verified.

This will give you extra cash flow in the first year and/or the early years to maximize your tax benefits and make your dream come true.

But I know sometimes I may need to sell to get a larger lump sum up front to help with lack of any other income currently. 

After that you'll want to see what sub-market/zip code might make sense given the relative rent/price ratios.

The agreement should list the owner by name, then list the property manager as the owner's agent.

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

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.