i think if I can state in my contract that heating up to 70 degrees is included in the rent. 

Every time money exchanges hands, typically two people are happy about it and have accomplished a goal.Your second ressource is energy; this includes your creativity and your negotiation skills and what some people call financial engineering - aka putting deals together.

We found a property management company but before signing the contract, noticed that they put "owner to pay $395 to secure lease renewal of current tenant""owner to pay 8% per month but subject to $100 a month minimum payment" of gross revenues DUE (not paid) prior to monthly disbursements""if premises are vacant at any time during this agreement, then owner shall pay manager $100 per month for management of premises including supervision of maintenance"It doesn't seem like these terms fit for managing our simple duplex rental. 

I am a Realtor in the Savannah area (including Statesboro) and also getting into REI. 

Is the 25k expenses including 5% vacancy? 

Rates for 2-4 units on FHA is 4.25% and on conventional 4.375%. 203k fha is also a great option as you can get a MF with 3.5% down including the renovation loan and you can refinance after the rehab is done, more likely the value will go up enough to get rid of the MI

Please complete and execute the "Demand for Full Payment"attached hereto and return the original to us with the other documents specified in the Demand forFull Payoff (including the original note).Loan Information: Present Owners: Borrower, LLCOriginal Trustor: Borrower, LLC., a California limited liability companyDeed of Trust Recorded: County: Los AngelesBook: Page: Series No.

Compensated on a 1099 basis, using any formula you agree on, including 50% of the cash flow.

., depending on where the property is located.For those who think they paid no closing costs either the bank covered those or they in fact paid them because they were included in the first draw.

I agree with @Tyron McDaniel, there are some good areas to house hack in the inner loop including East End and Third Ward (among others).