Read Hunter's book.would like connections for future projects

If I read the story correctly, your client did not report rental income.

How will you do so if you are W-2 employed?

I fairly positive that wont work, i have read that contacting mortgage brokers is the best way to go if you can find one.

I'm reading books and listening to podcasts and such but having someone I can shadow is a more valuable educational experience.

The garnishment has to be filled in county clerks office and the paperwork is served to the ex-tenant place of employment.

21 days after reading this post and taking action, I got my first booking.com guest, but for a stay that will be in May next year.  

So, things change a bit.If it is his personal home, there are more restrictions.For an investment property, if you take over his financing, read through the deed of trust (mortgage) and see how they handle transfer of ownership.

You need to read the sheriff sale information carefully, or if in a county with a magistrate then read their ruling. 

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.