I have been lead to believe that buying and holding real estate is a great idea.

I guess it depends on what kinds of leads you are looking for?

I would also say an experienced GC and recognize a lot of signs that can lead to those expenses and build them into their bids.

For my first deal or so I'd envision contributing the due diligence on the acquisition, performing all project management of the rehab (while paying contractors at an arm's length), refinancing / financing the property and then performing the subsequent management.  

McLennan CAD Property ID:xxxLegal Description (partial):xxx Block 3 Lot 4B 5 Acres 0.2083 ADDRESS: 2222 xxxx Ave.Waco, Texas 76706-2906DWELLING: The house and outbuilding(s) located at the above addressSELLER:Maria S xxxBUYER:Waco House BUYER, LLCTERMS:$xxx CashTerms and ConditionsSELLER warrants there are no outstanding “fix-it” letters or letters of demand for repairs, code violations, hazardous conditions or red tags from the city, county, or any other government agency.Offer is contingent upon BUYER being able to obtain a standard fire insurance policy.BUYER agrees to waive standard lead-based paint and asbestos tests required for older properties—years built from 1938 to 1952.SELLER warrants DWELLING is “hooked up” and serviced by city/county water and sewer providers.BUYER has observed marginal condition of roof on the DWELLING.

Five of them are leads on multi-families that we will be pursuing, but we found out about two very interesting off-market opportunities that would be good flips.

The fact that you would run onto this site to boast about getting a couple liens also leads me to that conclusion.  1)  There is a reason why you paid minimum bid for 2.  

I'm take the lead on per-qualifying this group.

Every search I've run on it seems to lead to a dead end.  

I consider it a legal scam as the agencies that provide the doctors that rubber stamp the certificate are legitimate agencies (same agencies that certify the legitimate service animals) that collect fees for this serviceSo far if I allowed animals at the unit I have accepted the certificate and have not collected additional moneys (normally I charge additional cleaning deposit and a small increase to the monthly rent (1st animal is charged more than subsequent animals)).