You have found the deal which is the most difficult part especially in todays market. 20k saved is awesome and although not enough to pick this up, I would continue saving up.

No auditor will look at every transaction, but they pick a fair number to try to find any issues, as well as review the General Ledger entries, bank reconciliation reports, etc in an attempt to find any wrong inputs, or worse, blatant fraud.

Because the property's water bills were not registered in the tenant's name, I had to pick up the bill.

What are you looking to pick up for your first investment?

I usually pick the exit strategy primarily by the level of rehab needed. 

If you’re starting out in REI, pick a realtor with a lot of listings.  

Then, talk to at least one other agent in the area, and pick the best.Hope that helps 

All communication was via email, Matt Nunn never picked up the phone to call me, and the only nice thing he did was refund the $2,500 I had already paid Johnathan for my original tax quote.

Be prepared to pick up all your builder's subs in a truck at 6:15 every day with breakfast burritos and coffee.

We require ours to pick up minor branches and place them at the curb.Pest control: tenant generally.