Therefore, I typically set up a block of time on Saturday and/or Sunday. 

If you're doing commercial you're looking at 5%+2) CapEx at 6% seems low, typically when doing revenue/expense analysis 10% is what people use (though if the property really is in great condition your 6% may be justified)3) Most on BP will recommend you budget in some amount of Management Fees because if you plan on doing buy and hold, eventually you may get to the point where you want to outsource the management.

For example my accountant always lets me know when renewals and other forms are due, which he typically handles and only costs me $50 a year, as well as answers plenty of questions that I have.As a word of warning, if you do decide to go through an online company you must be on top of every form filing.

Used to be (and in some blocks still is) a run-down, drug infested mess.But there are signs of life, too--REAL art wall murals have replaced the typical gang graffiti; specialty coffee shops open next to bodegas, art galleries opening, and blocks and blocks of beautiful brownstone buildings. 

Foremost typically offers a relatively reasonably priced policy and you only pay as you go vs being a "fully earned" premium. 

I am currently unable to meet them in person as we are traveling for the next 3 months for work.

Zillow is typically between $50 and 10% too high on this estimate in Indianapolis.

Typically those are looking for at least 5 units.

They're typically looking for 7-10% returns and we've had some success.

Title insurance, property taxes/proration, insurance, lender fees, transfer taxes, attorney, title report and update (continuation), filing/recording fees, etc.Look at a typical HUD-1 and you'll see all the lines--there are lots.I would suggest you contact a local title company and get the local low-down on your typical costs.