We do so by utilizing all possible forms of technology (email, video conferencing, secure document sharing, cloud based accounting and tax software, etc).

USAA: At that time taking 40% of the agents commissions and giving the seller / or buyer a flat fee back from $600+ based upon sales price

They will make their decisions based on their own reasons. 

With the crime rate out there my wife feels safer about on base living. 

It's my understanding that commercial loan eligibility is assessed based on the debt service coverage ratio, LTV, and your previous experience investing in/managing similar properties.

I worry about only expecting to do few repairs and improvements to a house, and basing my purchase price and renovation budget on that, because there is always surprises and things always cost more.

Being in the Bay Area, this may be a bit restrictive based on housing prices and available equity.

Hello fellow BPers I’m looking for some recommendations on any good GC”s based out of Cleveland Ohio or close to that area.

From everything I have read I see lots of benefits for both and this just maybe a question that a Attorney will be able to answer based on my specific needs.  

Additionally, the amounts they pay are based on the county, not on the city, and I invest in very desirable city that demands market rents well above what is typical for the county.