I was trying to find out if there is a more cost effective way to do so rather than utilizing the local notary at my UPS shop. 

(REVISED POST due to someone reporting me for Self Promotion)80/15/5s are coming back!

separate your self from the issue since it happened before you got there. 

If the furnace had some specialized function, such as in a climate controlled self storage facility, then it could be a 5 year asset. 

There are no trust issues with my cousin, we are very close but wondering if there are other effective ways to do this.Question 2): How to get started on doing this.

My starting liquid funds are about 100k cash, 150k HELOC, and 250k in a self directed IRA.

It was fine and works for many people and is cost effective.

He has been teaching self storage for years.  

What i accomplished in February:Started doing the maths on deals in my area and began to familiarise myself with various different aspects RE .Listened to 1 BP podcast a day in work continually learning.Went to the gym 3 day+ each week, (helps me with energy levels and concentration which has a positive knock-on effect on every area of my life)Where I fell shortCould have ran the numbers on more deals Plans for marchView more properties in my area to get a feel for the market.

There is free software out there that will effectively market your property, screen tenants, price your rental based on comparable properties, provide renters insurance and online applications, etc.