@Chaim Kernkraut, your experience, comfort level, and risk acceptance will determine the answer to the question. 

Decor upgrades, the addition of private hot tubs, and a fenced in yard for dogs have all added to the marketability and the occupancy level of the property.

It’s a great tool to grow your wealth faster.

The two compliment each other because the brokerage side brings in much of the profit while the PM side levels out some of the volatility of operating a brokerage and also generates leads by providing access to a client base of investors using the PM service who are likely to buy and sell through the brokerage.

Have a lots of connections south of the border, read my bio and if you like reach out to me, may have a connection or information that can move you along faster.

Their rates are typically high (12% or higher) depending on where you live, they will charge points, and your rate will largely be determined by your level of experience and how much money you contribute to the project personally.I'll let others with more experience chime in on this.

It is a crime and doing so warrants very serious criminal charges being brought against you on federal, state, and/or local levels.

I have used portable stand alone units (per room or level basis) and I think you can get whole house units as part of HVAC systems 

My decisions right now are whether or not stay in my neighborhood (which I know so well and am certain the high demand for rentals as well as purchases will continue) or buy in seattle, where I think the appreciation is even faster and I can find more affordable units than in my neighborhood.  

Which one depends on if you want to pay off the loan faster or slower.