@Timothy VanWingerden What does the current lease say regarding inspections, work, and notice for access?

I plan to improve and stabilize it, increase rents, get some cash flow, then sell for a little profit in a year or so if the market supports it

The only place would be behind this double gate, but you see there is no access from the road.

Secondly, we looked at cities that we had easy access too.

In order to avoid the low participation rate, I've a.) suggested that by completing the survey, the tenants could win up to $100 - the amount is a function of the thoroughness and comprehensiveness of their answers and b.) issue the survey with 3-6 months left on the year-long lease so that I can take the feedback into consideration and assess repairs and improvements that may help retain my top quality tenants and reduce vacancy. 

Or are you planning on making capital improvements and refinancing?

I have access to roughly $40K for a down payment Thank you in advance BP community!

Some lenders might accept accessible funds in retirement accounts for this, but your best bet is to have it there.

Whats up folks? I am looking to buy my first piece of real estate in about a year. I expect my largest obstacle will be my credit score. I am starting at a 600 and working hard to clean it up. A snapshot of my current...

This means keeping the security deposit in a separate bank account, tenants depositing rent into a separate bank account, and having the ability to apply for a business credit card to charge house improvements and repairs to.