However things change dramatically when buying an investment property, as down payment requirements do not go lower than 20%-25%.

@Ethan Swat have you done the math to calculate the increased booking volume or higher booking rate is required to break-even on the investment?

Both conversations are going to provide you with a better understanding of the need and requirements prior to getting too far down the road with negotiating a purchase agreement with a property owner. 

Flippers buy from wholesalers because they don't have the time required to build SOPs to generate off-market leads and convert them into contracts/projects.

I am a relatively new landlord and I’m trying to figure out the requirements if we needed to file a judgement against a tenant for excessive damages to our property.

. $1150/month. 1st month and 1 month security deposit required.

Based on the purchase price and loan circumstances, your lender or real estate agent can tell you an estimate of these expenses.Rehab Costs: To determine the price of the duplex's required repairs and renovations, get quotations from builders or property inspectors.

So I require skin in the game (average is 5% to 15%) to offset this.

Maybe, the "Smart Money" was smart because they got their payday when they sold to the individual investors?  

But I think something can be done if we get creative, but may require a complete move out and new application/lease.