@Randall Townley, @John Underwood is correct, getting quitclaim deeds from as many former owners as possible will usually end up being cheaper than a quiet title lawsuit, and cut down on the number of potential troublemakers if you do have to file QT. 

I normally rent to students so I usually find the tenants.

Usually you will have a 10 year term.

It usually only the junk deals that make it to big email blasts.

If he can’t do it he usually knows someone who can.

Every investment property can be depreciated (usually 27.5 years for all resi buildings like this) regardless of whether it sits in an LLC or in your name personally. 

And once they know you, very little paperwork.The downside is that the terms are not as good, usually 20 year ammort with a 5 year term for me.

@John Cassel I would also do some minor landscaping, usually cheap to do and can make a property look amazing.

November usually around $500 profit per week per property.

Now with time and rent growth, what could be a negative cash flow property might very well become a cash flow king, but that takes patience.Another way to increase cash flow would be renting out rooms in the unit you live in, either Airbnb or longer term.