One thing we don't yet know from your post, which is an important part of the overall recipe, is this: "what type of properties do you want to source, and for what type of deal?" 

The failure with most lead sources is that people want them or ask about them because they want leads in the short-term, but the best lead sources you can create as a realtor are long-term, relationship-centric ones.

This deal was sourced through New Western Acquisitions and was sold on a first come first serve basis.

Make sure your hearing source is tuned up so you don’t have any lost time.Snow removal.

Property manager is also arranging a 2nd contractor opinion.As for new units, in my experience, I can get a new 3.5-ton split system either Goodman or Rheem from a source out of state for $2,200.  

Erick it would depend on your distance from the flooding source in general. 

We've worked on generating multiple lead sources that are now coming to fruition. 

@Jennifer Roberts We check multiple sources because many documents can be bought on line today; W2's, paystubs, even tax returns.

@Jacob Beg as hard as it may be, you need to take responsibility as the source of the problem.

All you'd have to do to build a comfortable income is buy one duplex every year for five years that repeated the soundness of the one you're considering now and you'd have a monthly cash flow of $6,000 with a robust savings for repair and maintenance.You'd also have somewhere in the neighborhood of a half-million-dollar net worth, and all this without considering other sources of income like a W-2 or working spouse.