Get them to give you an idea of what they are paying for party /event space now in Amarillo and if they would sell your venue for you.

Keep in mind that all this time we were living with my parents paying them rent but saving/starving to score our next deal. 

If you can buy a 4 flex that will allow your tenants to pay most if not all your mortgage. 

I obviously want to pay the lowest taxes over time.

.- It's not profitable for them to search for under-market priced houses, figure out repairs needed or what other problem is pushing the price down and do even more for a newbie investor that has analysis-paralysis and may never buy anything.Some questions you'll want to share the answers to with any agent you choose:1) Are you paying cash or getting a mortgage?

In addition, you would need enough working capital to pay for insurance (which will be going up a LOT in Los Angeles) and to pay for property taxes.Don't buy this unless you have substantial resources and a cash cushion to keep yourself safe.

For example, I mention that every adult must pay a $30 application fee, pass my credit/criminal background, make a combined income of 3x the rent, and whether or not the property accepts pets.

I went to pay them, couple of days work I'll pay with a check (1099) and cash it for them.Hey Tony, I've got all O's info what's yours?"

What have you been paying for utilities?

You should never use a debit card or pay for medical expenses from your HSA, ever!