You could theoretically put all $75K on one property and purchase the rest with 100% owner carry.  

I don't search nearly as much as I used to anymore, but in the past have used:  Motivated  Anxious  Flexible  Carry  Owner Options Lease Hurry Help Down Before to name a few.  

Likewise, landlords already wealthy and looking to add another multifamily gold mine to their portfolio, are more and more willing to pay a million bucks for a fixer in a transient neighborhood (ie, Compton, Bellflower, Long Beach) just cuz it has 3-4 units.As for economic recovery, imo, that was so last year =( http://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2015/...To what end?

Each approach carries with it a different level of risk - and with any other investment your risk tolerance is what is the biggest factor.  

Most shops carry high quality polos if you wanted to keep your business local rather than get them from Lands End.Side note: Anyone looking for a logo?

The only product that really works for us is Bengal Gold Roach Spray.

There is one brand in particular that is carried in "big box" home improvement stores that has some issues:http://www.lowes.com/pd_184132-332-39274_0_?

I will have a friend and my father wiring me different amounts and need to be prepared and cover all my basis to avoid any trouble for me and them and carry out the necessary documentation.

They may be nice but you aren't living there and how others treat these items are different than how you may treat or care for them.Pools will require insurance and I'm not sure that it differs that much in any area because it seems it would be a high liability to carry.

They latch onto someones clothes and get carried over to the next home.