The unit is currently listed online for $995/month.

Doesn't really matter if you're investing.

I have been reading loads of books (my all time favorite is Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate), listening to podcasts (favorite is obviously Bigger Pockets, also Jake & Gino’s Wheelbarrow Profits), and reading a lot on the forums.I currently run my own personal training/online training business.

@Sam T. has provided you with the Investor groups including those online on FB, They also exist on LinkedIn.

Generally, as a resident of a state, you must pay income tax on all of your gross income, no matter the source. 

If you can find yourself a Realtor that specializes in this type of inventory you'll have more than enough options to choose from & theoretically experience a more professional closing as the Realtor would be using all of the state required forms, licensed title companies & proper deeds etc.....Now all of the above aside no matter how you come across the property whether it be Realtor, Turnkey Operator, Wholesaler or FSBO whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure the experience is as smooth as possible.

Look forward to talking to you at 3pm"  I also do not receive a call at 3pm.Second text "Hi Jack I saw that you sent an online request about a home for sale. 

I found several online, but would like to hear from other investors what is the best option out there. 

@Jason Ma, those numbers are probably good estimates to start but what will really matter is the type of rehab and sq footage. 

I had read online average household use for a month is 3k gallons...Is it even possible for house to use over 13 thousand gallons in a few days ?