Are you meaning an investment account as in self directed IRA? 

Continue to apply what you have learned, and the payback will be amazing!

I've never thought about buying directly from them.

While you can’t completely control who applies to live in your properties, you most definitely can find areas that are popular with students, young professionals, families, etc. 4) just as important as finding the property, you need to have an exit strategy in mind for the property.

Ask for advanced draws or that they pay the contractor directly.

I thought Classes only applied to commercial property. 

Although the Fannie Mae product matrix mentions the acceptance of Community Seconds for down payments on Homestyle loans, it's crucial to note that Fannie Mae doesn't directly purchase Community Second loans; they set eligibility requirements for Homestyle loans.

Should we put it in our name and have tennant pay us directly for the utilities?

Learn about the duties and laws that apply to landlords in your area.

Cold outreach: direct mail, cold email, cold texting, cold callingGet a list, scrub list to get contact into (depending on how you will communicate), reach out, follow-up to the 99/100 owners that aren't interested every few monthsCold calling will have highest conversion but lowest volume.