I've worked with dozens of investors who have tested both the standard and premium listings on Zillow.

I have 0% equity since I just got the home.For starters, I would go back to all of the people complaining about the condition and test whether providing a repair allowance at closing would make a difference.

START by leasing a property and testing your hosting biz. 

I would like to raise around $60’000 to help fund this start up.

Usually they haven’t raised rents in years.

These homes have long term tenants and will cash flow albeit slightly under $100 per unit if I don't raise rents.

Raise the rent and get someone decent. 

@Nathan Gesner Conducting a quick test.

Wanna be gurus, usually salespeople with little real estate investing experience, “audition” with the seminar companies akin to a screen test” in Hollywood.  

Anything under B-Class it sounds like you're going to be way uncomfortable raising your kids there.