When it comes to a 3.5% fha vs a 5% conventional, I personally prefer the 5% conventional because the PMI automatically drops when you hit 80% LTV.

While it's not rocket science, it takes a certain personality to find it enjoyable and not frustrating.  

Personal loan for the rehab.

I have some thoughts to your question:1) Maintenance service plans (requires agreement with preferred vendor, or if you have maintenance staff, through your company)2) Landlord liability insurance through third-party insurance providers (note: this is in addition to a Dwelling Policy, which the owner should already have)3) Lawn maintenance service programs (requires agreement with a vendor for agreed-upon pricing, or if you have lawn staff to provide this service, through your company)4) Fee in lieu of security deposit (requires agreement with insurance company that provides this service)5) Increased inspection options (e.g.

I use it for my personal portfolio as well. 

Looking to speak with someone who has personally been involved with a deal where the buyer assumed the loan. 

I personally try to Minimze the GFIs.  

It's important to me to find the right person who is willing to work hands-on and side-by-side with me on a project.

The paperwork was...pretty hefty, but I've been doing this long enough where I'm pretty desensitized to it, all the personal financial statements and schedules. 

Is it because you have personal relationships with them?