In most cases you're only required to have 3-5% for a primary residence, I would say that's one of the most common ways people get started in REI. 

They didn't give a specific back bill range but they estimated that the back billing goes back to 2021 based on when the water meter started having issues. 

Hi Allen, when I got started, I used a 3% down conventional loan to buy my first property.

I always recommend speaking with a lender or two before you start deal hunting.

Just started using https://www.turbotenant.com/ it gives you a focal point to house documents, gives you a credit report and some other things but it's still your decision to make with the collected information. 

I would start there and then see if they are worth the shot! 

How do I even start the conversation as a tenant?

So I started selling off my portfolio.  

Instead, relying on recent comparable sales (comps) from MLS, local realtors, or an appraiser will give a far more accurate picture of a property’s post-rehab value.Any Advice you wish you knew when you started? 

Quote from @Gregg Hutton: As a realtor who started as an investor first, I’ve noticed a huge mindset difference between investors and traditional homebuyers.