@Tim Herman Both units are currently being rented so not too worried about vacancy right now but sure, I could plug in the 8%, thanks.The PM charges 9% and handles the lawncare.

Make sure the tenants know how to operate them safely (no extension cords, no loose items near them, check the plug occasionally to ensure it's not getting hot to the touch, and ideally run them on the 750 watt setting and not the 1500 watt setting).Also, there is a lot of small multifamily that has the utilities separated, but regardless if it is or isn't, if the numbers cover your expense you are ok. 

This is a great tool, but you have to know what numbers to plug into it.

I don't see why you feel that you need to get some kind of professional inspection if all that was done was changing a few plugs, switches, fans, and just the cosmetic cover that goes over the breaker box.The buyer should have gotten a home inspection for themselves to know what they are buying.I personally wouldn't bother with any further inspections/certificates/permits. 

Newbie to real estate business, came across BP through WBEZ that plugged BP.

I mean I don’t want to charge them up the butt but also want to make some cash on the deal as well.

Aim lower, however low you're aiming.Make up a resume, go to Indeed.com, plug in your zip code, and start contacting people.

Any specific numbers you plug into your own model, or questions you ask the syndicator?

The struggle isn't as much in overcoming barriers to investing, though there are plenty of those as well, but rather working my butt off without taking much time away from my family because all of this is for them anyway.  

Currently we don't have any REI meetups in the area, a community in the county has a real presence with REI with money to back it so it is hard to butt in.