It's also the simplest way to get deals that a lot of us completely forget about for some reason.

I have been looking the simplest real estate to invest in and have attended so many seminar which have lead me the think of the American Dream and every single time would pitch you some ridiculous deal at the very end.

I think the simplest way to put is: what average % of all costs (purchase price + closing costs + repairs) have experienced Real Estate Investors (1-50+ units acquired) had to put out of pocket EVEN when their intention was to put $0 out of pocket.I doubt many people will have this number, but if anyone has the data on their investments, I truly appreciate the input.My end goal with this question is to see how realistic is to assume one can constantly find deals where one's able to finance all costs by using financing options like: traditional lending, private lending, seller financing and partnerships.

RE investing should be similar--start with the lowest risk, simplest strategy first, and (if you want), gradually build up to more advanced strategies as you gain experience...or, if the simple strategy is working for you, just rinse and repeat. 

In the simplest of terms the purchase price should be the NOI/cap rate.

I'm interested in the very simplest solution.  

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

In even the simplest cases, it is a massive mistake, and I could give many examples of significant issues it has created for the person who used legal zoom.  

You have to put in some work if you want to get anywhere, and nobody here is going to spoon feed you, especially on the simplest part of the business. 

You guys simplify and explain subjects at the simplest terms possible.