BiggerPockets also has a calculator you can use to analyze deals and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

5) Consider meeting with a few agents in your area even if you are just getting started!

Hi Matthew, We can go up to 90% LTV but even at 90% there doesnt seem to be a lot of spread between 90 LTV and what you currently owe.

I've tried using greeting cards of various colors, using off season stamps, hand writing the letters, using colored paper, and even putting photos of projects I've done. 

But again to me, I'd rather accumulate more properties sooner that might break even than have only one property that cash flows a few hundred.

I just find it super strange that my ad, that had been up for weeks with no issues suddenly gets removed after I turned down the part/time RE agent and program director assistant's hand picked applicant. 

The number of gas and water meters is easy to see during a showing or inspection, not something that was hidden from you even though they may have misrepresented the facts.

If your lease agreement doesn't prohibit driving too fast in the residential area of the unit, you need to have a landlord attorney in your state look at the lease you're using, because driving too fast in a residential area may be a civil or criminal infraction or may even rise to the level of endangering the lives of others (neighbors).

I should be able to assist

Even if the install was done incorrectly, they may still help you out with a customer service approach.