But I just want to start the conversation so we can negotiate the terms so it's beneficial for both parties.

I have been looking as well and have started free trials for both JookSMS and EZTexting.

Quote from @Joel Oh: Your business must make money day 1.It is so much more difficult to fix the model that is not making money than starting a new business that makes money day 1. 

The GC and the sub ended up sharing in the cost mostly (I think) because it was better than the finger pointing game that had already started, and realistically the attorney's were the only ones about to win...

.-- Starts picking back up end of February when this tenant pool starts getting their income tax refunds and aren't broke anymore.6) Section 8: where is the property being advertised?

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

Seller financing is a good way to start if you are looking to sell to your current tenants, other than that, you will need to run into a proper plan why you will need that and how long will it take you?

I've not covered everything but just given you a start. 

If you're considering starting with a duplex using a VA loan, that's a great strategy, especially for house hacking.

Get a stable income, job and start with going the simple route.