The place he linked, I'd go a step further...I think it'd be a challenge to break even in that property. 

Step 1: Get an updated survey.Step 2: Give that survey to at least 2 architects.

My name is Colin and I’m from pa, I am brand new to investing in rental properties and I’m in need of some basic information on what the steps are to buy a property to rent out.

You can do it yourself but you want to tread carefullyThe difference is that the IRS gives a lot of extra scrutiny over arrangements like this because it is very easy to create a step transaction and reduce the arms length nature with the unrelated party. 

Its one step ahead of highest and best when you have no way to know what highest and best is.

For mobility issues, generally showers are preferred, no lifting of the feet to step over a tub side or to pull oneself out of the low sitting position. 

He does not fully understand Sec 179 expensing regarding vehicles or mixed personal-business use assets, which makes running with his advice dangerous.To his credit, he disclaims in the video that you should confirm everything he says with your CPA and attorney...Stepping out of the tax realm and thinking logically as a business owner: Is it really a smart business decision to buy a new business vehicle every year? 

It would be a great next step imo.

You're tried all the normal steps. 

Property radar on the west coast already does this and any TRUE court house step bidder their title company will do all this for free.In Vegas for instance the sales are in the parking lot of a title company daily and they hand out the exact same type of info.. go no go caution etc.. based on their title searchs.. plus they have reps walking around helping U.In other markets were title is pulled by abstractors think most of north east from SC north..