Ask for 3 years PnL (profit and loss) for the building, as well as rent rolls. give yourself at least 30 days due diligence after they deliver the info to you. 

I am combing through my local certified 2017 appraisal roll to build a targeted marketing list.

Before moving forward with the property, you want to at least see historical financials (ask for the trailing 12 month financials, rent roll, and anything else the seller is willing to share).

I am going to be allowed to roll over 401k starting April 1 and begin max contribution. 

Most realtors don't want to spend time with new investors.First deals are mostly about the learning experience and getting things rolling. 

and they just roll their eyes.

Which means your "INITIAL" (more on this in a minute) loan amount is $173,700.Now the FHA has what is called a "Funding Fee"...which is essentially a tax that you pay...and that funding fee is not brought to closing, but rather rolled into the loan itself. 

The epoxy self-levels and the urethane topcoat (if you even go that far, makes it more indestructible) is rolled on flat.

Manager logs info in rent roll form and deposits checks.

I haven't had a chance to visit the property or see it until today and it looks like some squatters(and their dog(s) have been camping through the winter ( God bless them), however, I need to get the wheels rolling on this home.