Sounds like a terrible situation but at least you know what NOT to do with your next tenant once you finally get her out of the place.

Other than that the tile floor is outdated and what not.

Especially if you are visiting a house in which the tenants are tied to drugs and what not.

I've grown up having dozens of great conversations with my dad about what NOT to do in real estate, and now I'm ready to pursue an education in what I SHOULD be doing.

No matter your approach, BP has a lot of useful information, tools and what not for you to excel!

I asked if there were any penalties or down payment that would be forfeit if the seller and I were unable to successfully negotiate costs for repairs and whatnot after the offer is accepted.

Sometimes you have to run into these things to learn what NOT to do. 

What are your rates and whatnot?

I've heard that this is the "sweet spot" as anything 10% or over sounds a little scammish, but 9% is still a really good rate, especially for people who have their money in CD's and what not. 

I am also planning to open a cleaning company that cleans my rentals to do some of my own cleaning and charge the company as well write off the cleaning supplies and what not.