And not to mention, I had no idea about real estate investing until a couple months after!

I haven't used them however I've done large-scale direct mail through a company and had no hits.It's not my preferred method of contact but my best method is to use a colorful envelope so it isn't confused with bills or junk mail and also make sure it's handwritten.

They had no reviews which made us nervous. 

For example, we have had no milk in the house for 2 days (one kid is a 14 month old) and plan to pick some up today.

This place had no plumbing, electrical that shorted out on many of the breakers, broken seals on the windows... and a raccoon in the attic!!

Like I had no clue how much roofs were at first but listening to others I found a decent average was $4-5k.

I use the term open house loosely because the house had no heat, the gas, electric, and water services had been removed by the previous owner in preparation for demolition.

They were so busy making payments on houses, cars, country club memberships  and private schools, they had no assets.I understand SF is expensive, but the elephant in the room is your room.

Just because the landlord had no issue with the tenants doesn't mean they (or their teen kids) can be trusted with the keys to someone else's house.A two-door deadbolt and handle lock pack costs $45.

Anyways, good to know I can request taxes, I had no idea.