long term rentals are my choice.

Learn ARV's and market rents in your neighborhood of choice, screen your tenants well, have adequate reserves, go forth and prosper.

Note investors do not get as much of a choice as you might think or as some might try and say.

I am new to the game and have some questions as I have recently started to question my choice in PM.

Most people prefer direct mailers and become yellow letter specialists by researching the law of averages, templates, yellow letter vs regular letter, and even stuff like mailing on or near a full moon (I have no idea).

My preference would be for the kitchen in the rear.

It all depends on the deal that you find.An alternative (and preferred) plan, and one that I have used to build my entire portfolio and business, is to first find the deal and then you dictate the terms.

Preferable to HUD enforcement policy.

You wouldn't use as s Corp unless you're earning salary type income from say a consulting business.I'm not a lawyer, theses are just my preferences.

I've mentioned before to contractors that the job will be finished, if another contractor has to come in it will cost much more than where we are and that I'd have no choice but to hold them responsible for amounts over their bid.