Common examples: Is there a maintenance charge with every call/issue? 

Nothing major Mike,Just bought this commercial for pennies.Needs around $50,000 and will be a duplex.Washington Local.Easily $650pm per unit if not higher.Can't go wrong even tho it's on main road and factories close.Thanks 

The biggest issue with using all cash is that it ties all your money up and denies you the leveraging power of using the banks money.  

I'm not saying a great PM will outperform every owner/operator, but from what I've seen they out perform the vast majority in my market.Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of terrible PMs out there as well.

Typically a HML will not lend on owner occupant property due to federal compliance issues.

If I were you I would lean towards properties with smaller landscaping issues if possible to minimize costs.

-Homes that aren't falling apart/need major rehab on the property-Prices in six figures overall not seven figuresWhat 2-3 cities should I really pinpoint in terms of the Zillow map to get an idea of some great options?

If the issue is the Seller knowing your fee we are able to provide them a Seller side only Settlement Statement.

The overwhelming majority of tax liens are ultimately redeemed, so buying in your name in search of anonymity down the road shouldn't be an issue. 

It's not a major renovation but the current condition of the property isn't going to allow it to go VA/FHA.