We have been living with the house as-is, and a found a number of additional problems with it.  

@Matthew Hunt I have always gotten to know an area and a provider and their work before closing on a property with them out of state, but I certainly don't go out to see every property.  

You still analyse the deal to make sure youhave some room in it and a decent return on your 5%.One of my friends just bought 16 homes from a landlord who financed them.

I am interested in similar titles, books that are almost like manuals and a very applicable when it comes to multi-family investing.

So I am finally getting my feet wet.I have been putting offers in on multiple properties for a month and a half & I finally won a Multiple offer situation. 

This list would contain the zip code and corresponding name of the municipality, and a breakdown of the number of SFRs.

If you would like to direct message me, I can send you a few review site links and a few other discussions from Bigger Pockets where users have spoken of their experiences with various software.

Someone to go in and make repairs on this rent ready house which started out as a simple few broken things and a bit of paint so maybe another $1000.2.  

I pay them a monthly fee and a listing fee so they stay out of my business.

Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.