Depending on the totality of the circumstances the landlord maybe responsible for some or all moving expenses, but can only be determined by a local civil court if YOU decide to pursue.

That means they haven't paid for their final month recently and should have that cash.Assume that the tenant is a good tenant and will get most (or all) of their security deposit back.These are all assumptions, but in my (strong) market, if a tenant can't pay the move in costs up front that is a bad sign.

At your local library, kindle, etc. read as many or all real estate investing books then take or record notes.

Usually I'll ask my agent to write it up if she thinks it's worthwhile or to do an oral offer and see if there is enough interest to bother with a written offer.

is the current, or future fair market rent, covering your mortgage and/or all other expenses?  

The tenant must inform the landlord, either orally or in writing, of the repairs that are needed.

@Megan Touton I suddenly feel very inadequate and am questioning whether I qualify to even be on this site now.

My current dilemma is whether or not to buy my first property with intent to rent it out, or buy (a townhome or apartment) and live in it (hopefully being able to charge my roommate most or all of my mortgage payment).I know there are loans in which you can take advantage of so that you do not have to put money down when buying your first home, but you must live there.

Do you borrow money to do these or all cash?

Understand the GC  has to make money and a GC may add to the cost of certain materials to disperse profits across some or all categories of work.