We in ohio are not required to give a reason so I would not put any reason in writing unless you must. 

it is extremely hard to find good deals in my market. side question: given that this is a big 3-unit apartment building in a HCL area, how much should i set aside for repairs, maintenance, and capex every month/year?

@Marco Y.When choosing inexpensive kitchen cabinets for your rental property, prioritize durability, ease of maintenance, and a neutral aesthetic that will appeal to a wide range of tenants.Like @Bruce Woodruff said, I would stay away from IKEA and RTA.Consider open shelving to cut costs. 

Most corporate relocations and temporary medical workers require smaller units.

I haven't really performed any maintenance to the water heaters such as replacing the anode rod or flushing out the tank.

Talk to a few F&F lenders about % of ownership requirements to be the guarantor, and if there's a % of ownership which REQUIRES you to be a guarantor on the loan. you can avoid this headache by being strategic as to how the loan (and the LLC) is structured while you wait for your scores to improve again. 

Because at one point you do have to pay it back.This being said, utilizing a tax strategy requires planning.

Share your assumptions below for a tailored model and insightsNeeded: Rent, Rental Growth, Occupancy, Interest Rate, Loan Amount, Property Tax, Maintenance Expenses, Purchase Price, sum of all Closing Costs (including commission), HOA Fees, and Renovation Costs.

Moving out of state, moving closer to work, school or moving into a bigger home due to expanding family like "pregnant" and/or requiring additional rooms or larger GLA.If you purchase a 2-4 unit and try to purchase another 2-4 unit if they are not "Common" to the area you will have a hard time.

I currently now have 25 SFR and profit 17k/month off them not counting vacancies, cap ex or random maintenance work.