I am also looking in other markets where I have more buying power (Pittsburgh for example).

So the 10 hours of man power you and the wife put in would not be something you can charge for.

I can over one day to fix something that had failed on the recent inspection and found the power was cut off.

Mail is also a powerful tool.The Las Vegas is a pretty competitive market. 

( a must in this business)Building power TEAMS ( only as good as the team we build around us)Mentors ( to truly understand this word and why)Your WORD and why it is so IMPORTANTCredit, Reserves & Credit line( things that will help knowing while starting )GOALS / Roadmap / Accountability PartnerHEALTH!

Syndications are a powerful way to take advantage of someone else's ability to find great deals and their expertise in maximizing the performance of the deal. 

If you tell him this information, it gives him an upper hand and takes away some of your power. 

If you are on a budget, doing as much of the work yourself is absolutely a power move.

I would recommend you find a good, trusted set of local eyes and find 2 turkey home  or 3  rehab homes for the same money. 

I think I found an article called "10 Power Clauses every Lease should Have" or something like that.As far as collecting rent and screening tenants and stuff, I'm having good luck with Cozy.co (not .com).