Here's how you can find good deals on properties that might need some work or are priced lower than usual:Connect with People - Make friends with real estate agents, lawyers, and others who know about properties that need to be sold quickly or aren't in great shape.Reach Out Directly - Send letters or use websites to contact property owners who might want to sell fast.Look Around - Drive or walk around neighborhoods to find houses that look like they need fixing up.

Next I would definitely walk the property extremely thoroughly, look for foundation problems, roof, hvac, appliances, every sqft of the property should be inspected. 

As I walked into the kitchen, I was shocked to see that she had left their wedding cake, uncovered, out on the counter - all weekend long.

Also, you must have a trusted member of your team walk it. 

The process in Germany takes a good 8 weeks to fully close on a property, and you'll want to use a good real estate agent to walk you through all the legal steps. 

I'm in California now myself but I lived in Mississippi for 20 years and bought all my properties during the recession and nearly all were in walking distance from my own house. 

The PM should have done a walk through AND taken photos after the last tenant moved out and again done a walk through with the new tenants.

Trust me I ran the numbers and after talking with one of the property mgrs, don't walk...

Your goals need to align with whoever your potential investors are.I would schedule a call with a securities attorney, such as @Kim Lisa Taylor to walk through your structure, returns, and business plan, especially if this is your first syndication.There will be demand for your type of deal, especially investors who want a flight to quality in this part of the market cycleGino

Hey Mark,I would speak with your insurance agent as they should tell you the requirements - fencing around the pool, gate with a locking mechanism, etc.I personally own a rental with a pool and the insurance agent walked my rental to ensure it was acceptable.