Leverage traditional financing initially, and as you approach your goal of 10 properties, explore options like HELOCs, DSCR loans, or hard money loans.

Duplexes are an option, but consider the lower number of tenants and potentially higher relative management costs.3.

In Louisiana the tax sales are typically held in May, June, July (not December). 

Instead of the typical 20-25% for DSCR loans, you and the seller can dictate the terms, even incorporating an equity-sharing agreement for added flexibility.

@Erin BabnikI agree that excel will be the simplest option.

This is a safe place for my CO investors to vent.In all seriousness, the dramatic policy increases I have seen numerous investors stomach right now is making us all scratch our heads and wonder what alternative options are out there.

If she is behind on rent you have several options.

If you want an attorney to order one and then review, and explain it it would typically be about $150 in my area. 

This could be a cheaper option depending on the cost of your money (are you using hard money?).

Hey @Jay Levy, an easy option is to use keycheck to run your background and credit checks.