I feel like I would be better off offering 200$ discount to a handyman type, as opposed to 170/month to a management company who will bill out everything that goes wrong.

Are there special short-term / long term rental taxes for these type of properties.

Good afternoon,What type of properties do you have to buy ?

Two local vendors below also might be able to get you square away inexpensively but I haven't used them so they are for you to research. call them up and ask for quotes on your desired appliances type and size and colors for scratch and dent.

That's our choices in these types of circumstances... 

Wondering if anyone can give me some idea of howlong these types of properties are taking to sell. 

To address the type of flooring material, first off, if you want a "luxury impression," stay away from the laminate fake wood.I would consult a local expert, but that said, I understand engineered products--with a substantial veneer thickness that's able to be sanded and refinished--are both functional and comparatively inexpensive to install over a grade-level slab.In terms of color, this is always subjective (and depends on what's going on with the kitchen finishes), but I would recommend a mid-tone finish for a flip.

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This way the income will be almost guaranteed, or even the hipster types of people, but I really would like personal types.

Not sure I understand these types of loans.