Also, most decent STR property managers will be happy to offer projections for properties, or even realtors who do a lot of STR business as well. 

We are in central PA as well and while A/C is a plus, most homes do not have it and rely on window units for the dog days of summer. 

Rategain is a new one for me and I wonder why you chose them over other PMS that are well known?

I wanted to refresh the paint on the front doors and shutters as well.

I’m a mortgage broker and can help you out on the end as well.

Lender confirmed that I can purchase a multi unit, we'd just have to make a case for it being my primary residence such as closer to the job or a nicer area.I live in a nice area; however, the city is not as well known as others so I may be able to make a case.  

If you don't need them you would be just as well getting the higher annual deductions than the one time claim, as either way you are going to be recapturing the depreciation if you sell.

I have also referred him to my friends and he did a great job with their concrete as well.

Start working right away and you could have a well-paying job, be debt free, and own a couple investments within four years. 

And very few properties that come up for rent, which keeps rent going up as well Lessons learned?