Ive been staring at properties for half a year now, but I just don't know where to start.

Sorry I didn't get back to you in a timely fashion but I listened to Michael Blank podcast and then went out to dinner.

50% as suggested by Michael Blank. 

Hi BP Fam,I've been listening a lot to Michael Blank's podcast, and have read his book "Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing".  

Michael Blank and Rod Khleif have similar programs but they do not guarantee a sponsor... which is of no concern. 

I am all for providing a clean, safe, quality place to live and have no problem making these small fixes, but it seemed like they were being very nit picky because they didn't want to leave the condition form blank and say that everything was clean and in order.

For leases there is a company in town where you can purchase all the legal forms needed, and its very inexpensive - its called WI Legal Blank.

I stared investing with a house hack in 2005, and recommend it to almost every new investor.

Furthermore, I asked Joe point blank 3-4 times that if our reserves were not enough, how much would we need to get approved.

You just have to train your brain to know what to look for, and your eyes to see it when your staring right at it.4 - The list of strategies are long, and getting longer with every problem/opportunity that comes to light.