Findlay is a real oppotunity beause you’ve got a combination of stable job sources, a decent population size, and often lower acquisition costs compared to bigger metros.About choosing an agent..

Hopefully it'll be lower, but that where's my urban developers in a few other markets are seeing their numbers come in.

In my opinion, Dallas represents more upside with lower risk, and is less expensive than Houston.

Examine the bottom half from every angle - how much you can make, what else you can get for your money (don't worry about how much you make on these, they are time suck and the lower half of your portfolio)That's a good place to start.

Lower Repair CostsHiring licensed contractors for minor fixes can be costly.

DSCR or Fannie/Freddie loans can go up to 75% on single family homes, multi family homes (2-4 unit) max at 70% if you stick with Fannie/Freddie.Other things to consider would be:Paying points for a lower rate vs higher rate with no pointsIf going DSCR - Prepayment penalty term (0-5 years)The lower the loan size ($200-250k and lower), you should consider paying up to 2 points and doing a 5 year prepayment penalty if going DSCR.

@Jonathan Bombaci recommend using that amount as a bargaining chip for lower rates.80% of evictions are wash, rinse, repeat. 

For an absentee landlord, it would seem that a condo could have less maintenance headaches than a SFH and lower risk in general. 

If they can't justify the charge immediately and specifically, then it's probably just a money grab.Remember: lower fees don't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

She accepted the lower offer and after signing with my investor, I was set to make a $5k fee.