There are times to use monthly MI as well if you think you've found a great deal where you can force equity or improve the value of the property so much so that your current loan with monthly MI will be at 80% or lower LTV/loan to value after your improvements then monthly MI is better because you may end up refinancing or removing MI 6-24 months after closing.

You can build up reserves to eventually go into commercial.I want to thank you for your service to the U.S.A      

I've planned to call the home cleaning service oakville and here is their pricing information http://www.sunrise-cleaning.com/fees-payments/pricing-information/.

Anyone have any good recommendations for a snow plower/ shoveler for my 4 unit apt in Biddeford, Maine?

Thanks!

I agree with some of your concerns, but if you structure your lease term from August-June, you could mitigate the vacancy and still receive rent for 11/12 months, with one month to turnover the rental and complete any improvements that are needed.

I hire full-service property managers who do everything from maintenance to leasing.Thankful for any insight you can provide.Kevin

When acquiring these old gems, or objective is to improve their energy efficiency by a minimum of 50% (40% on newer, post War houses) while updating the building to provide modern, healthy living spaces for our tenants.  

@Sandy Uhlmann Due on sales clause we are seeing this left out a lot lately in loans we are servicing.

Do some management companies provide this service?  

I'll be sure to share my experiences with their competitiveness, their willingness to get the deal done, and customer service.