But what if the bedbugs are service bugs?

It's tempting to try to be a do gooder and accept a security deposit provided by a social services agency or nonprofit.   

A mistake in todays world, with the internet blasted with information, is not a learning experience it is unacceptable.

I have been scouring the internet, evaluating properties, and giving the "Rental Property" evaluation tool on this website a workout. 

@Justine Scheuher I'm with everyone else in that your partner should receive a pretty low stake, or just pay your partner for services rather than give away equity. 

I'm a wholesaler/buyer too, but when I work with a wholesaler, I like when a wholesaler is out to truly do right by their buyer - get them the best deal and not be too greedy about it and  are trying to provide a real service.

This is when I created the website above and posted the review as well as attached it to reviews across the internet (Google, Yelp, BBB, Houzz).

Congratulations, you have found one of the most valuable free resources on the internet for real estate investors new and old.

Is there a source for the following data;  I am looking for the "norm" for the expense ratio (based on either GPR or Gross Income) for individually metered garden style apartments in the south east and the mid Atlantic (Region IV) : Marketing Insurance Janitorial Service Lawn/Snow Licenses Miscellaneous Professional Fees Accounting Legal Property Management Fees Repairs and Maintenance Resident Superintendent Salaries and Wages Supplies Taxes Real Estate Personal Property Payroll Other Trash Removal Utilities Electricity Fuel Oil Gas Sewer and Water Telephone Other (whatever I missed)

Scrimping on those can lead to repeat service calls for minor issues.