I also would have paid an investor (someone who is unbiased, not on your agent's team) to walk a property and do a detailed video tour, before making an offer.

My husband and I are scheduled to go to Johnstown this weekend to walk thru 5 duplexes.  

If such is the case, I'd walk away and continue the hunt elsewhere.If they will allow access, you may find that renovation was started but no permits were pulled and no inspections passed.

I'd walk over to 305 Central Ave and talk to a zoning plan reviewer.

You can also find potential partners, and you can find friends walking on the same path as you.

Dublin, CA is a pretty safe city overall, but the buildings within walking distance of BART experience very high crime. 

I knew nothing about that part until I walked my own renovation with the contractor and electrician. 

I have looked into a few ways to start off but would like to connect with people who are having success and can walk me through how to start.

While I am there I will be meeting with agents, lenders, viewing properties, and being closer to my rental properties once I purchase them to do the check-in, walk-throughs, maintenance, etc.The other question I run into is what business to put these expenses under.

Est ARV is 100-120K (good school district and solid B neighborhood).I haven't walked it yet (I will next week), but according to seller, it just needs paint, flooring throughout, new kitchen countertops (possibly cabinets too).