Hi Joe,But then again there are those that do manage across the great East / West divide ;).I have been working with a PM for the past two years and quite happy with their services.

So if you truly have valid reason or reasons to support your application that indeed the MFH will be your primary home, then you have a good chance of the underwriter and bank approve your loan.

Craigslist(Search)Look through the "Real Estate Services" section for cash buyers.   

Upon application by the tenant, the court shall immediately release to the tenant the damages paid by the landlord.

I know it has been called a little/ no money down investement route but I believe that is more to do with marketting costs.The gurus have explained the steps in details such as qualify a TB, but in order to do so don't I have to go a mortgage broker and ask them to carry out the required checks..surely that carries a cost..I would like to understand from someone who has experience the followingwhich professionals need to carry out each stage for both the TB and the seller documentswhat are the ball park prices I need to expect for these services. 

You need to service them spring and fall, including filling or draining the pans, cleaning the pans and vents, replacing the pads, ideally every season, and lubing the fan and the motor.

My gut tells it's contraction instead of expansion but is that balanced but not carrying any debt service?  

Is the manager paying a monthly check and then he gets paid for his services?

@Gerard Connolly-  First of all... thank you so much for your service to this country!

., there's no fee for the property management service)?