With condos here watch for HOA clauses that do not allow renting.

Excited to watch the progress!

I would set up a keyword alert for turnkey and watch your inbox fill up with discussion after discussion about the topic. 

Using a good property management company is key I'm assuming, what else should I watch out for?

I wouldn't let it scare you off, but I have watched some very unfortunate situations unfold being a mortgage consultant over the years when it comes to bad foundations and bad home inspectors.  2 opinions is a must, and  make sure the sellers know how much it worries you.The key is you hold all the cards. 

How do you guys analyze an applicant's rental history?

BP,I need you help.Is it usual for a hard money lender to ask for a "uniform residential loan application" to be completed.

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide is now a course that you can now watch.

The bank will happily entertain your application for new terms - - you are an existing asset on their books and what they want is to update the rate.FORGET prepayment, the penalty is designed to discourage you from that - - clearly.Start your refi 6 months before  the note comes due and by all means, go back to the same back where you settled the first time. 

You just missed a great event yesterday ( https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/27... )but setup keyword alerts watch them for periodic meetups here in Sac.