I prefer a PM that charges a flat fee, but many seem to charge a percentage of the rent.In addition to how much, I'd ask the PM how long it takes them to find a tenant and when they start advertising. 

I would go for a single family home or duplex over a condo.

Find out what is going on, if they cannot be honest then I would not extend.

Also, consider talking to a tax advisor who specializes in real estate to find strategies tailored to your situation.

I’d recommend finding an experienced partner or mentor local to Ashland, ideally someone you already have a relationship with and not just someone looking to profit from your deal.

There's a lot of information on how to find cash buyers as a wholesaler, but what about how to find wholesalers in markets that I'm looking at investing in?

Some of the help offered here is accurate and some of the help offered is a bit offFor most cash out refinance loans on investment properties the Max leverage offered is 75% LTV (You may find 80% but that really isn't industry standard) Which at a 250k "As is" value your max loan amount would be $187,500.00 If you purchased the property for 165k and renovated it for 30k you are all in for 195k Since I am assuming the property is owned free and clear the $187,500 (minus closing costs let's call it 5% of the loan amount) can be used to pay down your debt.

The multi-families are a bit harder to find, there are only 2 currently on the MLS, but they're available.  

If you are self motivated, find someone to Joint Venture with.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Boise.