Add to that you are essentially getting a free GC to oversee work, quality control it, negotiate pricing, hold vendors accountable, etc.In PM it's ALL about finding the right PM with lots of experience and who knows their stuff.

I'd like to clear up some misunderstandings that you seem to have about the products, services and loans that we offer.

With some discomfort (lowering the retirement income deductions) I can pay off an ARM loan in 10 years, so I am not much concerned of ARM payment ballooning to 8.75% and me getting foreclosed :) I am currently preapproved for the loan products I mentioned above by a big national bank.Let me know if you need any other info.Cheers,John

Generally if you are buying with the assistance of an Agent, your Agent will have Lenders they have previously worked with, and know the quality of service provided.

Are you happy with the pricing and quality of work with the vendors? 

You will need a lender with a deep product line that will cover virtually all your needs.

I need to develop my knowledge base, learn how to evaluate deals and make quality offers.

I just stumbled upon a company that has developed a sales funnel system and they seem to have a good product for lead generation and conversions. 

One is a college town, prices are higher, but better quality buildings overall I'd say, and slightly higher rent prospects, but I'm not sure how to handle the college side of it (as that is the majority of renters).The other is a town with little growth not a ton of job options locally, the class of buildings aren't as attractive overall, but the market seems a bit better for starting out price wise for multi family/commerical type scenarios, but I'm concerned about the type of tenants I'd attract with lower value buildings.

I want to spend quality time with my young children.The Army has recently assigned me to Austin, TX for the next 6-8 months.