Would you also recommend me taking part on a deal even with little to no money down right now as a college student because I am sure I will need to have extra cash while managing the properties or even to to a little bit of rehabbing before a tenant moves in.

Unfortunately, it is illegal to collect any extra money because of a service animal here in our area.

Can you add storage units and a laundry facility in the basement to add some extra monthly income from the existing tenants?

They are both stay at home moms that need the flexibility and extra cash.

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

If it costs a little extra money to do it, then I would say it's worth it for the diligence perspective. 

My typical path through a property is going around outside, then down into the basement, and then up through the house slowly with extra time spent in the kitchens and bathrooms.An agent or wholesaler intent on selling you the property, however, will often have a pre-planned route through it that points out its strongest features first, and only then proceed to the weaker features and major problems.You acquire the kind of reading skills you're talking about, and to a great degree, only over time and with experience.

I added an extra $5 into the cleaning fee to cover it, but some guests bring more cars.

I personally tell all my police officers friends to do this because it is an extra way to make money without doing all the work, just need to send the name, phone number, email address and if possible mailing address.

This damage set us back an extra $1,000.