I've read other threads on the topic and it seems like the obvious answer is that it depends, as doing bi-weekly pays off your mortgage faster but means less available cash for other investments.Say we have a typical Cleveland property worth around 150K, assume the monthly PIMI is $1000 and that annual cashflow is $5000.

Just made an offer on one earlier in the month but it fell through so I may hold off until later in the year / early next year to catch the beginning of prime season vs mid season. 

I have typically done 3 color schemes in my rentals (ceiling Lowe’s Maintenance Paint, walls S-W On the Rocks, trim S-W Pure White).

When they offered cost savings, their suggestions included using wood siding instead of Hardie, and to use hollow core doors instead of solid core doors.

Being that competition is big, it no longer makes sense the numbers that have to be offered in order to get the deal.I’m looking in to shifting to out of state and I’m open to be on site pretty often by hopping on to a flight.I’m debating between markets in TX and Ohio but in the same time willing to hear that I’m completely off between these 2 states or that their are better.I am looking for places where population is growing, prices are not too high, landlord friendly, rent are above $1200 for 2BR, big businesses and jobs and a very big focus by me is to be in a safe area.I would appreciate if I can get some honest opinions on this.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

The overwhelming opinion on the forums is to open up private offerings to everyone and I get criticized when I suggest otherwise. 

I agree it might be best to avoid being overly confrontational about their situation, but instead offering what you might be able to help them with.I worry calling 500 people in a week might not be the most efficient way to do this.

Make sure the $400-$500/month cash flow is enough to cover unexpected costs.It wouldn't hurt to look for other refi options or consider a different loan option, which might offer better terms.

One thing that Cape Coral does offer over the others though is that being a much larger market, inventory will be more diverse, so you might have better luck finding a specific property type and price point.