It will require you to stay on top of this to challenge their refund request - else, the "system" will aloow it to happen.

Does anyone know of companies that have acquisition managers that they can place with a small real estate investment firm? 

The intention of this instrument was to avoid the probate courts and to provide for step-up basis when he passes.  

So the top two criteria would be population growth and job growth. , and then I'd say in terms of employment, you want a diverse economy.

If you're buying in cheap/rough areas then you're likely going to be getting market rate tenants who, for whatever reason (but usually something in their criminal or rental background) can't rent in better areas and can't qualify for vouchers.Nothing wrong with being a low-income housing provider as an RE strategy, just don't assume that subsidized tenants will be flocking to your units.Good luck!

Multi-family can work out but if you're marketing to travel medical professionals, many of whom work nights and sleep days, you'd need to be able to provide a relatively quiet space and that can be hard to achieve in multi-family properties.

If you're looking to flip a home I would recommend areas in the near east, I've worked with several investors that have topped the market in multiple different pockets.

Thanks for any and all information provided!  

Try to narrow down your options to the top 3-4.

No one is perfect, and we certainly have had times where we were not proud of the experience we provided to our guests.