Be sure to spell out the terms in your lease so there are no surprises.

Generally speaking my tenants communicate so it's not usually a surprise either.I do network with locals for local advice, which is why I'm genuinely curious about the lead issue and your experience with renter assistance programs causing problems.

I buffered it to $6500 but not be surprised to see $8500 based on my previous purchase in April.

But if you're realtor is not pointing out issues that could get flagged during this inspection you might have some surprises on the deal.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I was really surprised about that.

If I get a full month rent (minus PM fee) I'm pleasantly surprised. 

The old “pros” were not surprised in the least.  

You're $80k - $170k range is pretty wide, and I'd be surprised if anything over ~$130k ARV actually produces net cash flow assuming 75% LTV on a refi.

What I do have is a title that shows only single family unit, and a county assessment that shows single-family.I don't have any rent receipts at all (which I find pretty surprising, considering my Dad was almost obsessive in his record keeping - us kids have recently just "ransacked" his office and found no records of rent).