The bill is due May 26, but the letter states no penalties will be assessed on unpaid utility bills until after May 31, and no payment plan will be defaulted until May 31 - so this basically gives owners 5 extra days. 

If you have an intimate knowledge of the market, the process, the contracts, negotiations, and potential pitfalls, then by all means, have at it (and get your real estate license to make some extra money) but if you don't, it could cost you far more than the commission you did/didn't save.

There’s a formula that banks use to ensure the escrow is always funded and has some extra money in it at all times.

Personally, I would stay away from HOA’s, especially masterplans like GVR or Summerlin, which are nice areas but why pay the extra fees if you don’t have to imo...

I know it's easy but I'd rather pay the extra fees (3%) know that both my renters and we are safe.

@Adelaide Wolcott hi for your situation I would advise to find a home that you can be in for few years while you get some extra savings ready for your next project.

. - Having renter's insurance helps a little (it provides an extra "layer" between the plaintiff and you.

I am searching for a medium to large Philly investor in the multifamily/development space, that could use an extra hand in their business. 

You mean paying 25% In extra tax to borrow money for a couple years?

Buying turnkey properties, there isn't a lot of extra profit to give away to a management company.