(i.e. initial decorating and painting, bookings, rate structures, marketing, bookkeeping housekeeping, etc)? 

If you have any tips, resources, or advice for someone just starting out, I’d greatly appreciate your insights.Some specific things I’m working on right now:Building a strong buyers list.Identifying motivated sellers and honing my outreach.Learning the ins and outs of structuring win-win deals.I’m open to partnering, collaborating, or just grabbing coffee to exchange ideas.

The seller requires a cash purchase & I’m exploring creative ways to structure the deal.

@Treza Edwards "I am reading the Rental Property Investing book and implementing the method that focuses on cash flow and that strategy states you need to have $300 cash flow per month, per property.

And while nothing is foolproof the most consistent method of finding good vendors is relying on OTHER real estate investors that have worked with those vendors. 

If a seller refinanced a house at around 220k and has about 120k left in mortgage, but the house also appreciated to 450k, how do I structure a subto/seller finance deal?

There are also people who swear by one method or another.   

Property comes with amenities such as swimming pool, outdoor grills, playground structure and each unit has washer/dryer connections.

What are the best methods to independently verify zoning and land use data to ensure compliance with local regulations?

I'd send out 500 at a time, using a different mailer/method weekly.