They are priced under market value, no major repairs, really only need updates. 

(I did this here one time with an investor out in California with a few flips they were doing in Pittsburgh)And start with a rental property that needs updated or minor renovations/fixup (definitely not a BIG renovation on your first one). 

Search for keywords like TLC or "needs" (updating, etc.).

If you would like to go beyond, you could request for updated paystubs and bank statements as well. 

Yes, well I got an update today.

Just doing an update/ checkin with our major bank.  

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Then within 6-18 months make a full rehab and updates with a preferred contractor, get better leases and refi. 

Just stick to the process...Yes, but most landlords take a long time, if ever, to develop processes. i have taken over management of so many houses that were self managed, and they sometimes went for decades without developing a screening process, studying the market, dealing with lease violations, or even updating their lease!