They will frequently have good or bad relationships with the appropriate departments also and can make your life easier. 

I am a big fan of data analysis (that’s my day job).

If on the other hand, you buy in a nice neighborhood, that appeals to more stable tenants who can afford and choose to spend extra on rent to live there, then your cash flow while less on paper day 1 will be much more stable and you will have infinitely fewer headaches collecting rent, turn overs will be easier and less frequent, and they will generally be kinder on your units.

If fans become clogged with dust build up or other debris (our AC condenser was home to a giant mud dauber nest one year...!)

For all of the pros out there who post frequently, have you noticed if all the backlinks have helped your SEO? 

I'm not a fan of those dogs.

Simo,Neil is correct that in the investor world lenders can, and frequently do, ask for just about anything.  

Let me outstretch my virtual hand and introduce myself: My name is Josh and I'm a big fan of the Podcast.  

Out of state for me but with many family and friends, and frequent visits.

I'll start checking the HUD more frequently and find a good realtor to work with.