We also need to communicate with our property management clients and service providers to schedule cleaners and handymen. 

I too agree that many markets in the midwest have provided a lower barrier to entry given the higher prices inside of the metropolitan areas.

@Jeremy Galloway may be able to provide some insight.

I think you can easily refinance these properties with commercial debt that meets your neds.

I'm guessing around $1600 in this neighborhood easily.

In CT I can easily get someone on the phone. 

I understand that they do some of their own servicing but I do not think they provide for outside clients.

This rule provides a fast way to decide if a property is worth further investigation.

The receipt also likely needs to be provided to the tenant within 30 days of their lease ending.

Albert, I have done this before and do not see you will have any problems if the Mom co-signs and you have a good history with her as a tenant but I will check the Son's employment and income and confirm he has had stable employment and easily qualifies on his own to pay for the rental.