Ouch that was hard to follow.

To follow up:"Getting mortgage under my name to get around me being on title less than 6 months":so it seems here that at this point with the situation at hand, there isn't going to be a way to do a traditional cash out refinance on the property under my name given it's only been about a month (even if we keep my father on the title).

Do I follow trust laws for Ohio or Florida?

I can understand why insurance agents, RE agents, wholesalers and loan officers send me colleague requests (in hopes of getting business), but even then - even if they do send me a message they'll pretty much never follow-up later on. 

The following are some basic expenses that should be considered (or eliminated if the expense doesn't apply) when evaluating the cost of a buy and hold investment:Licensing FeesUtilities (common areas and vacant units)Association FeesLeasing CostsManagement FeesMaintenanceTaxesInsuranceCapital ExpensesYou also need to take a look at the vacancy rate.

Then, and most importantly, follow up with them and provide value. 

Then read his follow-up, Being the Best at What Matters Most where he featured Memphis Invest and Premier Property Management.When you are done, if you really want to be an exceptional Turnkey company then you are more than welcome to visit us here in Memphis.

@Austin Carr the concept has many names and from all I can tell works if it is followed.

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This is not size dependent at all, we have seen big cities and small towns go in the toilet and more will follow, while others will prosper.