Of course, I want to be respectful of Chinese culture and avoid any boasting or inappropriate self-centeredness.

By putting them out on a Friday and picking them up on Sunday, it will avoid city workers from taking them down. 

I am definitely trying to learn the process to avoid a hugely expensive education due to poor due diligence.

New Jersey is very tenant friendly, so avoid the courts if you can.

It really left us high and dry come selling time since we're pretty much breaking even on sale prices + fees - mortgage balanceI'd like to avoid PMI especially since seeing now that they never go away on an FHA loan.  

I reckon even if they are trustworthy (and your conspiracy theory is therefore unnecessary), what you'll be fed back is: the "good deals right on MLS and other sources" aren't so good after all. 

I would prefer to avoid using owner occupied loans, but if worse came to worse, I'd do it.I could get a loan with a PMI as well. 

You might just be best to not talk about this kind of thing with them if it can be avoided, even if you are excited about it. 

LOL) Note: I'm NOT looking for info on Keys for Cash; contacting the tenant immediately when rent it late; or things that should be in a lease to avoid eviction--just looking for the legal time frame.1. 

This would save a lot of money by not having to pay closing costs, commissions and would avoid starting another 25 year(or more) mortgage on the property.