The focus here is cash flow with less emphasis on building equity.

Companies like American Home Shield have warranty plans for small multi-families that will cover all of your mechanical systems, plumbing, electric appliances, and even roofs.

The simplest kind to install is the mechanical spring-wound kind; it has two terminals, just like a regular toggle switch, and it fits the same mounting holes as a regular toggle switch.  

Pics can show any specific defects, close-up details, dates on mechanicals etc--- that sometimes aren't quite as easy to see in a video. 

And maybe it was a simple fix with the axle but i am not mechanically inclined so hopefully the next guy got a good deal.

It is possible to do this with no money out of pocket, but it takes some persuasion skills and an understanding of the contract mechanics to make it work.I encourage you to network at the local REI and find someone who has specifically done what you are looking to do in your local area.Best of luck! 

as you know I work in almost all markets and the reason I went to Detroit to meet the turn key company was to set up a funding mechanism for them to acquire inventory.. did not work out but I did lke what I saw. 

They also will engage any engineers necessary to make something like this happen (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc)For the construction you should hire a general contractor.

Understanding the emphasis of why you're investing and what you're investing for.

If you're looking for a 3/2 Tudor, you can quickly eliminate the 2bed/1bath trailer house or the fourplex next to the strip club or the commercial mechanic shop.