As far as numbers, I'm trying to rent the bottom unit for $1000 (water & internet included) and the top is $600 (water and internet included).

She then sent another couple dozen "reviews" across the internet.

Once our income is replaced, we will continue to add to our real estate portfolio and start looking for opportunities to invest into businesses.I came to join Bigger Pockets by searching the internet. 

Be prepared to pay $75 to an electrician to flip a tripped breaker or change a ceiling light bulb, $75 to a plumber to change a flapper in a toilet or a cartridge in a faucet, $750 to replace a hot water tank, fridge, washer/dryer, $100 to a cable/internet tech to unplug and plug in a modem, the list goes on.

So, the internet says this is not a good idea.

All the information you could ever need is all over the internet.

Affordable, good coverage and an internet based system you can use to add/drop properties. 

for two reasons.you have a good amount of inventory to wholesale as you have burnt out landlords and you have old homeowners who want out of the neighborhood because it has turned from owner occupied to rentals.. some areas its just not a very feasible business to try to start.also its MUCH harder than the internet makes it seem and you do need money.. unless you happen to know a lot of folks with distressed real estate like through your church or family or what have you.. its sales and marketing business..

For example if drywall is down, I see that as an opportunity to update all of the cabling (internet, power, and cable) if needed or at least you know what it is when you check it out.

It seems to me from my internet research that I can't touch the deposit unless he fails to pay rent or causes damage to the property.2- Is it wise to touch the deposit before he leaves?