Cash flow is important of course, but so is appreciation, so I want to ensure I have a balance of both.

Not to mention that in many states, appliances are not even required to be provided by the landlord.

If a state requires a license you need a license IN THAT STATE.

Depending on what the issues are with the credit scores I might consider lowering my credit requirements.

Should you decide to shift your requirement focus the above suggestions would be a good place to start.

Building back utilities can increase your income, but it requires careful planning and execution."

California's SB 721, known as the Balcony Inspection Law, requires multifamily property owners to inspect exterior elevated elements (EEEs) like balconies and decks.

Most municipalities require a contact and not the manager in the wording.

So I require skin in the game (average is 5% to 15%) to offset this.

Actual foreclosure is on the East coast a Sherrifs sale and you can google the state and sherrif sales and the rules will be on the websites.. but its one of two process's either it requires a non refundable deposit if your the successful bidder or you need full cash at the sale.