You tend to get better terms on a fully rented property rather than one that is vacant.All fees associated with any loan would have to be paid including but not limited to Appraisal Underwriting Origination TitleIn regards to property management that would be up to you to make that call based on other operating expenses and your own personal availability.

It's definitely a bigger headache taking care of these things while tenants are living there and when things do go out, they tend to go out at non-convenient times such as Christmas eve when it's 0 degrees outside and nothing is open. 

Thanks for the referral, I need someone with that expertise.

I may have a few referrals for you.

These cities tend to command quality tenants, and they have great schools.

Hey Jason Welcome- I'm not sure if you ever received some referrals. 

6) I am in Pacific NW and a good referral for a REI CPA, Attorney, bookkeeper are very much appreciated.

I've personally found regional credit unions (i.e. 5-20 branches or $1-5B in assets) tend to be a good target for a first multi-family purchase.

Doctors tend to be very busy people, so are you factoring in your time commitment to your strategy selection?

U dont need rentals if your making consistent referral income..