From what I have learned so far, with my limited experience, you are accounting for a potential protracted vacancy, and should consider allocating some capital to update units when they turn over.  

You can house hack sure, however, your options are limited by that type of loan.

(sorry ... not free)of course real estate is one application, but this does the same thing for retail, bars, restaurants, food trucks, contractors etc...Thoughts from the group???

This is one of those sit back and relax, go do something for a couple days and check back within the contract frames.I know it is nerve wracking but you don't own the place yet so your level of control is limited.

I cater more to occupied because I like to modify or reinstate these loans which is much easier to do if the occupants are still in the houseAnother thing to consider would be the statute of limitations.

You may have to put yourself on the hook for the loan but have the property titled in the LLC, which some lenders will do as long as there are a limited number of LLC members. 

The estimate is around $7000 so it is over the 2500 limit. 

As soon as they chose a pitt bull as a pet they limited their housing choices. 

I want to make this post short and to the point so excuse me if it sounds rushed.I just got my license from the State Department (In PA/Harrisburg) and I wanted to know how I should go about advertising my investors business on bandit signs (all forms of marketing if applicable).I know I must disclose my license when buying; my question is about marketing/lead generation.Do I need to disclose on my bandit sign that I am an agent?

Then you could end the contract if you feel there are extra people there.Of course it is discriminatory to not rent to an applicant for being at the occupancy, so tread softly and document your decisions.We have had occupants at the max, we let them know before they sign that no additional people are allowed under any circumstances.