Did this influence your decision to rent to this person?? 

(Every decision you make from here forward is based on this decision.)2) I always suggest working with a broker, preferably a national broker who is licensed in all 50 states, so if you decide to invest elsewhere or want to bundle your personal protection and you're in another state, you can keep everything consolidated. 

Typically we request to review their financials and make a decision regarding their creditworthiness ourselves.

If you have the money to get into your new house I recommend keeping this one as a rental there are to many benefits not to take advantage of.GOOD LUCK IN YOUR DECISION 

Judgement in the name of prudent decisions with regard to complicated problems is needed.

If you feel comfortable with 6 months that is your decision.

The courts determined the seller did misrepresent, but determined death by heart attack or death by suicide were similar enough that it didn't materially affect the buyers decision.

My decision to outsource will be an easy decision since I have a mature portfolio and everything is humming along fine.The real reason I recommend managing when first starting out is usually money is tight and it is a way to save a few bucks.  

This is all me pontificating on my approach, but its basically all up to the strategy you would like to pursue.Either way I would still recommend a 30 year, but here is the logic behind that decision. 30 year loans offer lower payments.

I made the crazy decision to leave my job in medical sales with no plan other than knowing I want to start investing in real estate.