Quote from @Timothy Franklin: Thanks Patrick, I will definitely check out the meetups, but I suspected there would be a history requirement but I know everyone's journey is a bit different.  

You only need a place to track tenant information, payment history, maintenance, etc.

Since most properties on the market here have inspections and a disclosure packet up front, it will be difficult to get those documents without MLS access. 

If the police came they probably did not come and document the damages, get the report.   

Proper documentation and consistent reporting are crucial to ensure compliance with IRS requirements.

I found a property on the Sheriff sale website in my county in NJ and the current status of the property is: Status History (Current Status:Bankruptcy/Adjourned - 9/24/2025)I like the property and would buy it if it makes sense but I don't know where to start.

Document all of what you do if you are going to get it done for them, and/or if you cut them a check then make sure it is in writing that it was all done and they cannot come back to you at a later date asking for more money/mitigation.  

Definitely not doing the work myself so it sounds like resale value won't be impacted if I have a licensed person fix the issue and provide evidence/documentation that it was done correctly.

I worry about a renter with a good rental history being to cheap to put anything in but his grandmas avocado green range, cause it still "works".Not providing appliances in my area would also be a bad plan causing extended vacancies.

However, here are a few options:Private Lenders or Hard Money Loans: These don’t require traditional documentation like a W2 and are often used for fix-and-flip projects.