and how is your credit.if you have a little bit of money IE the 3.5% it takes to get a FHA loan then just go that route you need a job and credit as well.if you cant qualify for a FHA loan there  are not going to be any private lenders going to do anything with you in any capacity... remember those books are just ideas and maybe someone gets lucky but its not the norm by any means.. they are selling dreams..

@James Masotti That's a great idea James I'm constantly I'm always driving all over Delaware right now New Castle, Wilmington, and Newark are the main areas that I'm in daily and I occasionally see run down buildings and homes for sale ill start incorporating driving for dollars into my daily activities.

Curious to hear ideas on methods, and what type of entity..

@Tony Castronovo I like the idea of tenants paying for appliances if the are broken.

Here's an older blog that gives some more ideas as well. 

Affordability aside, I hate the idea of ripping everything out and digging down. 

I need to find out the current rent but not sure I like the idea of buying properties with existing tenants. 

Any ideas will be appreciated. 

I wholeheartedly agree with the idea that your success can be predicted based on the company you keep.  

Honestly, I have no idea if a decent primer will adhere to glass, but it would be an easy fix at least for the ceilings.