Some quick background I have a growing portfolio of 19 doors, I am a full-time property manager and have a side gig as an REA.

Calender sync was one of the earliest things they adopted and now they are taking over smart door locks.

Finding creative ways to value add could be a good avenue to get you in the door, especially if your partner is a contractor. 

My goal is to learn as much as I can, connect with experienced investors, and start building my portfolio.I believe wholesaling offers a great opportunity to get my foot in the door without the large upfront capital required for traditional investments.

Quote from @Jordan Sachs: A dead tree from the property next door fell on the garage of one of my properties.

Currently, I own 26 doors and run a property management company that oversees 350+ units.

From my experience, attending local meetups, lending-specific events, and networking with experienced investors can open doors.

It's a virtuous cycle that expands your network and opens doors to even more lucrative investments.One of my key principles as an investor is to provide attractive returns to my partners.

First you need to learn to separate the following:Maintenance: usually things related to wear & tear or tenant damage.Repairs: usually broken items like doors & windows, caused by tenant or nature.Capital Improvements: usually expensive things that wear out: hot water tanks, furnaces, roofs, etc.The seller is correct that Repairs & Capital Improvement items should not be a factor for awhile (ALWAYS get your own inspection to confirm).

Regardless of what you think you will it rent for or ask per door its irrelevant.