I've used services I had to pay for but honestly rent spree has been just as good if not better. 

Then in any good property management software with accounting, you simply create the monthly invoice (for servicing the debt) and then mark that invoice as recurring for the duration of the loan.

So, have you ever wondered why they'd agree and need too give a supposedly high discount when they should be able to get full price?

So I always just look up my competitors listings and see what they're charging and how full they are....which amenities do they have, etc....You can double-check with the sites you mentioned, but to rely only on them would be foolish IMHO....

If you’re looking for something that is basically a turnkey ready investment property, you will most likely need at least 20% down to obtain the debt service minimum threshold.

I know the whole mentoring space is full of charlatans and "those who can't, teach," but I've done my due diligence and this outfit has legitimate results, so I'm comfortable moving ahead.What I'm struggling with is if I actually want to own or be responsible for a large apartment complex.

Are there brokerage services who guide first timers through the process?

The 401k can accept rollovers from any other qualified retirement plan except the Roth IRA (for now, there is proposed legislation so that this restriction may be removed in the future). 

There are a few rules that come into play for short term rentals, including a time test, and a substantial services test. 

@Quiana Berry   You need to look at the numbers and local legislation.