Depending on how you came across the 'deal' you have to understand that the seller won't want to waste his time, effort, and energy disclosing information on the property, providing you a tour, and also giving you his financials to someone who doesn't have the ability to purchase it.

I went to Texas A&M and currently have my RE license back in Texas.After years of anticipation, I am FINALLY financially close to making the dive into investment properties back in Texas. :) With that being said, I would like to reach out to local investors as well to learn the dos and donts and how to be successful both with rentals and flips.

I cant count how many things I have to do, nor problems arising daily at the moment, and I over extended myself financially.

if you fail, and a lot of people do because they underestimate it, it will be quick and financially painful.It all depends on your business plan, and how bad the area is.  

The building now was valued the same as before the 2008 financial crisis.

I'm also learning to do bookkeeping for a friend's company.My broad goal for real estate investing is to earn enough money to be financially independent.

I have had a great time working with Alex Stenback at Alerus Financial.

I'd like to grow my portfolio and expand my cash flow ability while achieving financial freedom in 60 months or less.  

You could also ask the bookkeeper which CPA does he/she collaborate with and then verify the competence level with with the CPA.If you are concerned about the safety of your financial documents, most cloud based accountants use software (Quickbooks, file sharing services, etc) with bank-level encryption. 

If it's a pipe that feeds that individual unit, then the HOA will say they're not responsible.