Call 3 references:  Verify that they work there, or that it is an actual person by asking where they work first, and don't mention who you are until after.  

Most meetings are filled with people who don't exactly reach out to meet new people so if you go be prepared to be outgoing and honest and FOLLOW UP with people you met but don't be demanding.

You've shared so many gems and described a realistic depiction of purchasing an investment property. 

If you need some help finding a place, lending for it or just need some advice on some stuff just give us a call and will be happy to point you in right direction. 

The ones that build out great companies build the skills, then they teach the skills to people to set calls for them, go to appointments for them and they continue to build out their company as a marketing/sales operation that is more fluid to create more revenue. 

The property listed for 200k, so we talked them down to 190k and they are covering 2k of down payment.

I would definitely call what you did maintenance and repair.

Ideally, I’d like to become so much of value that I’d be paid for my help/ services.

Call the owner and proposed the deal.

So, looking into this area could be smart for you all.