There are also lots of meetups where you can meet other investors - check out the events page if you haven't already.Feel free to DM with any questions!

You wouldn't believe the kind of people that responded to that letter. 

like what kind of surprises can we see with REO like backed taxes, association etc?

I would double check with a real estate lawyer familiar with the laws in your state.  

My PM sent a check to the city of canton for $240 for rental registration. 

Feel free to check back in with me.  

I think these kind of terms are very relationship-based, but try and see what they are open to!

If you have one property nearby you might not need tracking software, I know some independent landlords that get 12 post dated checks and just mobile deposit them on the first of each month. 

It does indicate the age of the property, so I would check the wiring and service to be sure it is adequate for today's devices.

Appfolio typically requires you to have 50+ units to on-board last time I checked.