A commercial/portfolio loan should be a lot easier to work with...but the rate will be higher or you can't get as much cash back, or they have a prepayment penalty....or something else that isn't as desirable as the Fannie/Freddie loan. 

Further, you now own a “free and clear” property you can borrow against should you desire and probably get all your invested cash out.3.

If you don't want an LLC business bank account, a personal bank account that is used solely for real estate is a second but less desirable option. 3.

Definitely depends on where they are and who your desired guest is.

Having said that, I don't have a desire to build a property management business, but you might and that would change things.Hope this helps.

What i desire is this to not be my problem.  

It’s rare in MA unless you’re shopping less desirable areas.

Since it will eventually be a rental property and you'll have to hire someone to cut the grass anyway (I assume there's grass😂) would trimming the hedges add a lot to the expense, or add a lot to the desirability of the property?

Got to have a desirable location too.   

I have done a ton of research and travel, and mild obsessing, and these are the destinations I have narrowed in on.By no means am I an expert, and everyone has different opinions and desires for what they want in a destination.For me, I prefer now non-touristy, tropical, authentic, safe(ish), and good bang for your buck.