I have explored that option at length. 

Just divide by length of lease?

(This goes for anybody else as well... more info coming in my intro) Doesn't matter if you know what you want or not from a layout-design standpoint, just supply me with a layout of the kitchen (can be hand drawn on a napkin... just need the lengths and height of walls, window locations... maybe take pic's as well), I'll be happy to do this for you.

The total dollars and the length are determined solely on your credit score with no other factors like debt to income or assets considered.

But you've got to decide up front the length of the term.

Is there a length of time the residence must have been owned?

Depending on the initial investment costs, a project may have a low IRR but a high NPV, meaning that while the pace at which the company sees returns on that project may be slow, the project may also be adding a great deal of overall value to the company.A similar issue arises when using IRR to compare projects of different lengths.

He will be cheaper but you'll end up paying for his services one way or the otherThis is why my company is going the additional lengths to get licensed and opt for higher insurance.

Yes and no, you will be signing a yearly contract with the PM and all those things need to be determined for the length of the agreement, which would include stuff like a cleaning agreement, all that would be taken care of by them, your not dealing per tenant but yearly with the company.

I have not done one myself, but spoke at length with a colleague who has.