I'd also really appreciate any thoughts on choosing a big national bank vs. a smaller organization, as well as advice on how to filter through banking options to find a good fit. 

I am still grateful for the lessons that this one taught me, and will serve me well in all my future endeavors..

If you have a well-documented paper trail of problems, it would be hard to contest a non-renewal.

I am new to RE investing & BP as well. 

I'm located in the KC market as well - this is the place to be!

Sending you a dm as well!

I have 2 4,500 sq ft indoor pool homes just finished up and because of material selection and sprinkler system the insurance is less than my 3 bed pool home a 1/4 mile away.

I have a lot of experience and can tell you that the majority of renters ask to sign a longer lease because they want to distract you from looking too deeply into their past, they want to entice you to select them over other qualified renters, or they want to negotiate a lower price.

Hi Aqsa,I'm bias but then again, I've owned real estate all over and haven't found a better market for sub $100,000 than Toledo.Low entry price pointHigh cashflowEmployed tenants that pay rent onlineDecent areas with well kept homesNot much appreciation so IMO it's a strict cashflow play.If you find and buy off-market you can snag some great deals for sub $60,000 purchase and rehab.Quality of workmanship is the downside and so is motivation of other folks needed to make investing from out of state work.So beware.These are the downsides bit like with any market, you will always have pro's and con's.All the best 👍

They have a great track record and seem to do well there but I may want to try a B class at some point.