My question is this: Should I secure a property management company to cover the land lording duties on my first couple of deals. 

If she backs out before the predetermined date do I make her responsible for rent fee, or just keep her security deposit?

Showing him the numbers of course is the best way to secure this deal.

I believe this takes 3-5 days unless the sender opts for Instant Transfer and pays a fee.I think Zelle is the least expensive, fastest and most secure method of all these online methods.

Per Fannie:If the mortgage loan being delivered to Fannie Mae is secured by the borrower’s principal residence, there are no limitations on the number of other properties that the borrower will have financed.

My day job is as a marketing specialist and I have a background in graphic and web design.

NOTE:  Their security deposit still needs to be the non-discounted rent total!

I've calculated my number - how many units I want to get to where I feel financially secure and content with my real estate career.  

Tenants can make some seriously weird assumptions about how much of a monster their landlord is.On the other hand, a fruit basket and a bunch of local maps and web addresses for local services, yeah, that does sound nice.

I would like to secure my friend's loan with a lien on the property in 2nd position.