I have also used apartments.com (for some of my SFH), I prefer zillow. e-renter.com does a good job if you just want the background check and none of the other services.

The sales pitch is appealing, with the company setting up the new equipment, servicing the equipment, and splitting out the profits; however, the commitment is LONG!

I have used Dennis Block, esq and their Concierge service (it's about $400 per year) for questions like this.

@Paul MerriwetherCap rates are typically 1.5-3pts above 10 year treasury, but also recognize their is significant lag or delay for cap rates to respond For example when ten year treasury rates rose from 2003-2006 it was not until 2008 when cap rates rose.

There have always been cheaper options for buying/selling using rebate agents or flat fee services but they never took off as a good full time agent paid well enough to be highly focused on your deals has value. 80/20 rule. 

@Jonathan WiltshireWelcome to the world of real estate investing, and thank you for your service as a student veteran at KU.

Every state is different, but in Texas QC is not typically good for the buyer. 

@Erin MaloneIf they were to be done with repairs and did not finish and close then they typically are in violation.

I'd probably pay the plumber (Service call $100) and not worry about it.

I recommend they call a rooter service to have lines snaked.