This means that the bulk of the expenses are not going up annually.In addition, if OO you get to write off the property tax and interest to the SALT limit ($10K). 

We sent messages to all residents and 3 didn't answer, so it seems like that is the place to start, but does anyone have any ideas on how to figure this out given the limitations?

Then think I could have 2 sub meters put in (believe the limit is 1 per main water meter).

With a Conventional Loan you can buy a SFH, Duplex, Triplex or Quadplex with as little as 5% Down if it is your primary residence as long as you have the intention of occupying one of the units for 1 year after closing escrow.This is the strategy I have personally implemented and have assisted many of my investor clients in doing the same. 20% Down is also beneficial as it keeps your payment low but it does limit your ability of buying more real estate faster.i would be more than happy to discuss the different strategies with you over the phone or in person.

I would protect myself and cut my losses so I was not looking over my shoulder or getting high blood pressure every time I heard a knock on the door (hoping it is not the FBI showing up to ask you some questions). 

Really asking those who have a limited number of properties.

Naturally, Jerry has completely failed to disclose this.Third, as others have mentioned, there was no mention of any of the criteria he requires for the deals you find.Fourth, there is a place to ask questions on the webinar page, but of course none of the ones I ask (including the issues above) were actually answered.Fifth, they limited the window in which people would be "allowed" to buy their program to a whopping ten minutes, because that means that those are the "go-getters", and after all, since he doesn't have unlimited funds, of course he can only work with a few investors so it has to be those who are willing to bite so quickly.

Here are five dangerous provisions to watch for in an Operating Agreement:Dangerous Provisions to Watch:Authority to incur debt without investor approvalPower to make loans to other entities/projectsAbility to cross-collateralize with other propertiesPermission to use investor capital for other venturesCommingling of funds across different projectsWhy These Are Potential Ponzi Indicators:• New investor funds could be used to pay existing investors• Project-to-project lending can mask poor performance• Cross-collateralization puts your investment at risk for others' failures• Commingling enables masking of financial problems• Lack of project segregation enables fraudulent schemesProtective Measures to Look For:Strict single-purpose entity requirementsProject-specific bank accountsDebt limitations and investor approval requirementsProhibited related-party lendingClear fund segregation requirementsProfessional Best Practice:Request bank statements showing separate accounts for each project.

Do you limit the term to 6 months to begin with, or 30 days minimum stay and negotiate an option later on?

Here is what the IRS says on the subject: Election for Husband and Wife Unincorporated Businesses A business owned and operated by the spouses through a limited liability company does not qualify for the election Only businesses that are owned and operated by spouses as co-owners (and not in the name of a state law entity) qualify for the election.