Keeping the deal flow coming, it is a sweet thing to have lots of deals to choose from. 

I wouldn't focus first on the difference between owner-occupied and investor mortgages, that's like choosing condiments before you pick what you want for lunch.I have to say I don't love the idea of buying with your sister no matter how awesome your sister is, because it ties your financial life together with your sister's financial life in a way that just isn't very flexible for either of you, especially if you are on opposite coasts.

If you are choosing to list it on AirBnb, then you can easily scale that to over 10K per month.

I would suggest more populated areas for future investments with a higher cashflow and rent appreciation with a larger pool of property managers to choose from. 

You might persuade the tenant to have it tested using an instrument from Amazon-several to choose from.

But would like to have a investor Friendly realtor that can help me choose a areaTo invest in.

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In fact the buyer generally chooses who to handle the closing and pays them!

-Isaac Hey Isaac, I'd choose the in-state option for starters as provided that you can get a great deal and if it's affordable.

The interest aspect will keep you pushing when it gets hard and choosing your route based on the market will help protect you so that your investing journey doesn't end as quickly as it begins!