My purchase power is less by I'm targeting a small multifamily in Barrio Logan or a SFH with zoning for more units and looking to make offers starting in November when the market is softer.

Any recommendation on any books, articles or blog about how to run a small business?

as for legal proceedings.. well not worth the hassle for a measly 2k.. unless you want to slog through small claims court. and see what the judge says.

BUT I was also told that given the fact that both of the police officers to whom I had spoke knew of the previous owner and the company they kept (small town), that there is a "good chance" meth was used in the home.What do I do with this information?

My focus as of right now will be buy & hold on small multi-family properties.

My hope is that future owners in this area are investors that treat their investments like a business and young, working couples or small families.

2) Is it possible to use these small amounts as a down payment on rental properties and get loans or other funding for the rest?

Is owner-financing preferable to FHA financing a small multi?  

I work directly under my father who started our firm 35 years ago and they have somehow managed to survive multiple downturns as a small boutique firm.

@Ryan Cameron - to my understanding of the above, it appears that Activity License and Business Privilege License are same thing, different name.Guessing the term "business privilege" didn't bode well with small business owners.