You keep control of your property and chances of multiple tenants leaving at the same time on M2M is very slim.

I used an attorney because my day job doesn't have a lot of flexibility for me to be making multiple runs to the courthouse to file papers.

@Adam I personally prefer single family homes over townhomes but i do have townhomes in my portfolio as well.From renting out perspective, i don't really thing it makes much difference.

Properties in Berwyn are selling for 10-20% more than they were last year, and all distressed properties have multiple offers.

Demand is always in the rent.My model is selling multiple properties that are vacant whether renovated or need renovation so investors buy for the correct usage of the property but are able to add value when occupied/stabilized. 

Multiple units will always give you a better return than SFH.Also, you can buy a multi-unit out of state for less than 20%.

Do you make an offer or multiple offers on your first visit?

I agree Morongo area is worth looking at, especially if you are willing to consider a home that serves multiple military personnel, or a vacation rental. 

It would allow your to purchase multiple properties with a minimum of $100K value (no max) for the package.  

In my opinion, use the profit as a downpayment to buy multiple properties that cash flow properly in predominantly rental areas.