The bids go to huge companies (as they should given the logistics) and facilities need to be re-used.

As a new member I am eager to get started and try to make deals, but I realize that I do not have nearly enough knowledge to actually go out and do anything yet.  

A family member is a tough tenant to evict.

You should be relying on legal counsel and a licensed debt collector and/or servicer to engage on these matters to ensure you are compliant.  

Lol Homeless guy started a fire in the parking lot at a building one night, burned the wall on 2 units, both tenants had to be re-housed, insurance claim, repairs and insurance deductible, PITA.Homeless screwing and pooping on the regular right next to the gate at various buildings.

Of course, there is debt pay down, depreciation ( will need to be re-captured if you ever sell), and potentially appreciation

Said another way, those make for great criteria to look for in deals, but shoud never be relied on as assumptions.10% down means your employing creative financing.

I paid about $179 or so to be Baltimore REIA member; I can also write this expense off since I have a business.

I'd imagine you can call the jurisdiction and ask how it will be re-assessed.

I am not a licensed agent or broker, so will be relying on receiving a "finders-fee".