Look at everything, from utilities, to landscaping, to property taxes etc to see where you can save.

Similarly, if vacant, inspect the property to ensure utilities are off and the doors are locked.

If there are hiccups along the way, such as a long vacancy, my staff is trained to call or email the landlord with updates (weekly is the default, but some landlords don't want that).A five-month vacancy cost you $7,000 in lost income, plus utilities, landscaping, and other expenses.

I called my local Probate Court and the Court Clerk but they had no idea what I was talking about or where and why this information would be public and referred me to contact each individual estate.Has anyone utillized a Lead source online for probates that is reliable?

Look historically what utilities has been costing and charge a flat rate. 

Our past clients have utilized this strategy for their first 2-3 small-multifamilies, and just over 3-4 years have 10-12 rentals doors.

There are banks out there that offer lines of credit for GP stakes, which many established syndicators utilize and draw on to potentially fund their follow-on offerings.  

There are fixed costs you won't be able to get away from utilities, insurance, etc and are typically stable year to year or with some measured growth.

This would come from any past employer 401k plans you might have that you can rollover to your self-directed Solo401k and utilize for investments. 

While the marketing side would essentially give you another full-time job, it could yield results and bring more options forward.Your agent can help you source most prospective deals while utilize your own marketing efforts to find potential deals.