@Josh Horst That's awesome you graduated from CU Boulder, that's where I graduated as well with a degree in Finance.   

Really detailed underwriting, glad to see you're making it a habit.1. it is customary for the seller to pay all real estate agent commissions, this can vary a little bit deal to deal, but I would not expect to pay 3% commission as the buyer.2.

Of course, that assumes the LLC was written correctly and you managed the corporate formalities correctly, otherwise it is just window dressing and does little to protect you.An umbrella policy is typically customized to your specific needs and rates vary based on your exposure. 

Regulations - to what degree does this area allow/not allow vacation rentals?

The answer will vary to personally strategy of the investor purchasing so for myself I want to find a property I can add value to, tenants will slow that process down. 

But I would do them both again if I had it to do over again Retired at 48 long before any of my well degreed relatives and friends But I still think you should get your 2 year degree and then maybe go on for another 2 years    You can always do real estate at the same time 

(I realize that while they are serve many geographies, services can vary across places, hence my desire for Atlanta specific feedback.)Also, I'm looking for mgmt of SFRs in the 1700$ monthly rent price point.

In the case of a ten unit with multiple buildings, you can probably expect each unit to vary greatly.

Another thing to know about the Cleveland market is that tax rates vary widely throughout the county.  

To a large degree, this is up to the bank's policy and risk appetite.