Here’s how you can approach this:Gather Evidence: Start by collecting any evidence that supports your claim.

The breakout panel on property management tips is also something I'll plan to attend I haven't brushed up as much as I'd like on technology/AI opportunities to optimize PM. 

Even when I still had 3 I used Zillow.I list my property on Zillow for rent, I use the Zillow application process, I use their form leases and  collect payment all through Zillow.With only a couple rentals, it did everything I needed it to do, and combined with a spreadsheet or Quickbooks online, if you want to be a little more official, it does not take much work.  

I gonna have to collect some articles, show him,  and see if he comes around.

I want to understand what are my options to collect tenants deposits and one month rent. 

Getting the judgment is typically the easy part - collecting on it is always the problem

Live in one and rent the other while you collect rents.

That being said, I have never flipped a home before, so just hoping to collect some information for anything I might have overlook or need to know before I make the jump.

If you are focused on getting multiple assets at once, consider this:1. you really don't have enough available capital to do this safely right now and you will buy cash flow properties with cap ex which you will need reserves for2. you need $15-20k in reserves for each property you buy so factor that in3. when you try to buy multiple properties to start, you end up missing the mark on your first one because you are collecting and not curating your portfolio

Never have rent collections that drag more than a few weeks.