I live in the Los Angeles area, so the market here is extremely pricey.

@Julian Buick  www.fciexchange.com or something close to that they are a MLS system for notes folks want to sell... fair warning though... extreme due diligence is warrented

I consider my current real estate research and readings a side hustle for now, with hopes of turning it into a full-time commitment.I currently reside in Queens, New York (just outside of NYC) and it seems that all the property here is priced extremely high.  

This work for rent sounds bit extreme, but I have definitely heard of legitimate, capable workers who is willing to take a discounted pay for 1) long term, regular job and 2) dree housing.  

I am currently working with a new investor but I am extremely driven and have the ability to gather numorous properties and wanted to grow  business.

Really made me take another hard look at my "systems" Because it was clear I was dealing with a tenant who was extremely knowledgeable about the system and not in the "I don't want to be taken advantage of by my landlord" kind of way but more in the "I want to take advantage of my landlord" kind of way.  

He is extremely conservative which is lucky for me because if he wanted to take on all the finincacial risk himself (and he could) he wouldn't need me.

Thats an extremely tight budget, as you know.

Having a good lawyer is extremely important and thankfully my company has one as well. 

I think your already being extremely generous allowing rent to be paid on the 10th.  5th of the month is my cut off point and I assess a mandatory $50 fee for paying late.