The new people buying are typically not trying to get rich, they expect small cashflow or even breakeven and are in it to offset cost of a 2nd home and/or appreciation over the long term which is solid. 

You will typically be hard up to find a brokerage that is an MLS member but not a Realtor association member. 

I'll typically contract work out, unless it's something I can handle myself - Residential purchases to turn into rentals (12 months or longer)I read a few posts and did some research, but I want to be sure I am selecting the right NAICS code.

but what you do all depends on what it is refrigerators waiting typically isn't an option.

(interest rate ranges and months)What is the typical down payment?

We typically invest in long term single family rentals but open to anything that works in this market. 

So for example, if you prepaid the loan by $50k it just deducts from the back end. 

For example, I used a HELOC from my primary home to purchase my first (and only) single family property.

The seller still wants a big chuck of the capital out while the buyer can typically just get a loan for 5% down if it's a single family or duplex with an interest rate in today's world between 6.5 and 8%.

I am a seasoned multi-and-single-family property manager in the Charlotte (and surrounding) area.Vendors: I always ensure to connect with at least three specialists in the same field, for example: carpet cleaners/replacements, roofers, emergency services (water extraction or organic growth remediation) this way when it comes time for their services you can get a bid from each of them.