Forgot to mention my fiancé lives there so have some family and will be visiting quite frequently.

A requirement of a Cash Out Refinance is that the property has been owned for at least 3-6mo (I've now seen 12mo be more frequent for a cash out vs rate & term).

And while they may not leave lights on needlessly, or turn the heat up high, frequent long hot showers will of course run up the water heating bill (and be reflected in the water usage bill)... keeping the thermostat at 62 degrees with a window open will run a bill up lickety split... etc.!

If you frequent a local restaurant, let your servers know you’re looking for multis.

happy to send you an invite to me next REI meet up, I host them frequently. 

and I see new investors get the latter advice frequently. 

Some have ready to hand out recorded cds, sample credibility books, marketing materials, and answers to frequently asked questions.

Frequent question here - basically weekly.Answer #1: No pets ever.

I come across new contractors quite frequently just by working in the field but since you can't do that yourself, make use of the people who can.

For example, one property I purchased would not allow for an FHA financing option because the property had window units while FHA require central AC so factors like that may effect you if you are using an FHA loan, especially if you are purchasing older buildings that have not had frequent updates and renovations.