Trying to balance proper due diligence against my desire to just acquire a bunch of mediocre units!  

I know he will be able to give you the proper guidance that you need in order to make a sound decision.

We use the AppFolio system that allows for credit card payments, ACH, etc. 

File lien if you find assets. (3) File wage and bank garnishment if you have bank account number and current employer. (4) In most cases it is impossible to find current whereabouts of the tenant to serve any papers (garnishment papers)(5) We have started asking for car insurance cards to get information on the car, the only asset most tenants posses.(6) We have not been able to find new address of any of the evicted tenants.

Make sure that you're properly vetting your team members especially your agent that you work with - your investor agent should be looking out for your best interest and should be able to explain why something is a good/bad deal.

This strategy balances tax efficiency with proper estate planning.

Structuring the agreement properly, outlining how profits will be split, who covers the rehab costs, and what the timeline looks like can ensure the seller feels confident in the process.

However, I am unsure on how to go about finding the proper handyman/maintenance guy/management team to help run any out-of-state investments I make.

Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊

The best advice I can give you for studying for you license is to voice record yourself reading questions and answers on notes cards.