I start with cleaning and repairs, then I apply it towards utilities, legal fees, late fees, and rent, usually in that order.I also have a holdover clause that says the tenant is charged 4x of the monthly rent, prorated daily if they hold onto the property after lease termination.

Purchase price: $320,000 Cash invested: $15,000 Property consists of 4 quadplexes (16 Units), 8 two bedroom units and 8 one bedroom units.

If you are in UNY, you can see if you can get a commercial loan through M & T Bank. 

One that can send a message with the seller information included in the message (Seller Name, Property etc) 

You could form a partnership with a couple people, delegate roles and start buying properties in a JV.  

The Property Management Mastermind podcast and Facebook group are fantastic resources.

I've temporarily moved to a referral network only, and am very happy to answer questions and connect investors with real estate agents, property managers, and other service providers in NW Florida. 

Here’s how I’d move forward:Get a Real Estate JobLook for steady-paying roles like property management, admin work at a real estate office, or project coordinator with a developer.

.), are there any particular upsides or downsides of purchasing all single bedroom units vs. a more traditional mix of units for a property that size? 

Now I'm re-entering the game, with the basic goal of assembling a $3 million portfolio of rental properties, with a focus on midterm rentals.