If utilities are individually metered, if there's deferred maintenance, etc. all of the way down to what you think it will cost for quarterly pest control. 

But I did tell them where to buy a generator .  

I know when I approach investors I need to bring something to them for the now like a hot lead, because let's say I want to do a cold calling campaign for them or do some lead generation or even build them a website, they don't really hire those services because they have been doing good just by simply putting a couple bandit signs or just of word of mouth references.

Real estate investing isn't something i'm doing as a serious form of income generation right now, but I'll be slowly growing my portfolio as we travel around.  

It's far easier to get a mortgage as individuals compared to an LLC.

LLCs don't generally get the same rates and terms as individuals.

My goal is to make my first investment, ideally in a 3/4-plex in the Hudson County area, although I am also open to a Duplex as well if the deal is right, and I'm looking to be able to connect with like minded individuals in the following areas:- Agent - someone who wouldn't mind working with a new investor, and has experience/knowledge working in the Hudson County area (which is where I currently reside - I'm in West New York to be specific)- Bank - I would love to be able to work with a community bank/credit union, as I prefer to be able to give back to the small businesses within the community rather than fill the pockets of the big banks.  

So, it may seem like there would be conflicts, but in reality, because Buyers have their own individual needs that convey into any offer, it really doesn't present an issue with the same Realtor presenting their offers on the same property.Speaking briefly to your comment about a listing agent who would "cause a bidding war" between Buyers, this CAN be somewhat true. 

By owning it as an individual, you are opening up your personal assets to liability if something would happen at the property and you were sued for negligence.  

Looking for any type of info that can help me from what works for you or reviews on specific lead generating websites.