Nice to meet you.   

For the value add we're going to fix up the roads, add a nice sign and fence, replace mailboxes, add lights and fix some plumbing leaks.

However, another factor was that the septic tank was shared with the neighbor and there were no written agreements in place as to who was responsible for expenses.

What are your non-negotiable factors vs nice to haves?

Large deposits are nice, but very difficult to actually get access to escrow funds in the event of default.

Quote from @Lauren Merendino: That's a nice dream.

I found a really nice brick building with 12 apartments, 3 commercial business units and some garages.

Direct lenders are great for portfolio style loans, investors that do significant transactions and have a banking relationship. 

Super nice guy, and a genius.You can also go checkout Divorce Lending Association and find a local CDLP if you'd prefer.

It's written into the lease that tenants must deposit their rents into that particular account (either by online bank transfer or by walking in a check/cash); I do not collect rents directly, nor would I if anyone asked.