@Kristin VegasThis is going to come across a rash, but as a Realtor/Real Estate Agent/Professional and I found out you were using 2 different agents in my neighborhood and possibly wasting my time.  

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Any recommendations on companies that provide these services?

Above 5+ units is possible but more challenging and rates are where you would expect them..50-65%LTV will be common for higher plex units, a common workarounds is if they have a US based family member or business partner with an LLC..Some investors or lenders have specific countries of origin that are restricted or even prohibited, check with your mortgage professional. 

I am not a STR specialist in southern Maine, but I can connect you with a management company that is and would be able to give a more exact guess.

Here are a few options to consider:Emergency Fund: Keep around 6-12 months of expenses - most professionals this is about 20-30K.

Hi @Dave Allen I have all of my rentals in separate land trusts and the beneficiary of the land trust is my LLC.I use a local trust company to be my trustee and have another great resource here in Orlando as well.

I lived in one side for a year then moved and now both sides are rented out with a property management company. 

You also have to remember that these are most likely (am assuming here) paid off properties - it's unlikely a mortgage company is going to let the taxes go unpaid.

It seems very appealing to me since healthcare professionals make a decent living and tend to be great people.