As for the area it is a safe area, perhaps I am being too critical by calling it a C area but either way the finishes will be very nice. 

It is critical that we set our rent rate competitively to secure a tenant within a couple weeks.

In order to find the best deals, you would either need to have specialized knowledge to spot things others missed or rely on a curated source to find your deals for you before they hit the market.

They'd source these services, I'd pay for them..These charges are usually included in the closing costs of a conventional loan, so again, this sounds legit thus far. 

I wouldn’t use list source or propstream for anything over 4 units.  

He is now on our forever team because getting the loan is critical but also because of the extra service he has provided us.  

Source of income matters.

There are expenses and repairs that you'll want to check into and keep track of, and if you're home is still your primary residence it may also be a source of stress as well.

@Jason BrownYou can source for private Money Investors to fund your deals, but they usually would require you to have a skin in the deal.

Knowing a good deal when you see it is a critical and underrated skill-it’s everything in RE investing. 3% or 5% down conventional is much easier to get accepted than FHA, so do consider those!