The other items seem fair and add up to $300.00   You will find out quick in real estate investing that hundreds turn into thousands turn into tens of thousands of potential lost profit.Refer to "SUGGESTED APPROACHES TO SECURITY DEPOSIT DEDUCTIONS" in the Section 3.

The other option would be just update the outlets to three prongs and see if the system can handle the output (the system is currently a 60 amp).Any advice on how to approach this issue?

I'm sure that you'd love our hands-on approach and detail in protecting your investments.

I have a really dumb question that may not be so dumb, but is making me feel dumb because I don't know how to approach it so here it goes:What types of questions should I and have to ask when I'm talking to REI's? 

Approach it professionally by saying that you want to introduce yourself and  you plan to institute a payment change, the lease says xyz,  is that who you sent your rent to for the 1st? 

@Linda Weygant With this approach, every newly purchased (and mortgaged) property is almost guaranteed to raise your total DTI ratio.Let's say the target max DTI for a conventional mortgage product is 40%.  

I find the hottest zip codes to invest in but I'm not sure how to approach the buyers agent listed.

I am not sure of what approach you took with the tenant....a diplomatic/problem solver tone is always best.Apology. 

Know I'm confused all together about my approach , which leaves me stagnant doing nothing.

If you are buying a C class property, the JV approach is much better than working with a Turnkey provider because their financial interests are aligned perfectly with yours.Rule #2:  Avoid The War ZonesAll lower income neighborhoods are not the same.