There are many online real estate videos that contain great investing information.

The property contains four apartments, one store front, and 6 individual garage spaces for storage.

Dont think because a few states are trying to have a bill disallowing bank and REO comps that this means your appraisal should not contain bank/REO comps.

The first column contains each income or expense value (positive or negative as appropriate).

FYI: I went to Staples and bought A Landlord Packet for around $45, it contains sample lease info, move in/out checklist, various forms for entering/notification etc. and a good amount of info and state specific laws on disc.

for instance, if the comparable sold at $25k per unit, but contained 1, 2, and 3 BR units, I imagine you wouldn't want to pay $25k/unit if your target property is only 1 BR, right?

Although more recent federal bankruptcy laws contain more protections for landlords, I've heard that it is still possible for a tenant who files bankruptcy to avoid paying 1 - 2 months of rent before they may be evicted. 

-  If you're going to put down 100% EMD, I'd be certain that the contract contains three things:1. 

Plus IMHO tape makes you sloppy and makes you think you can simply paint over the tape and then you end up spending way more time cleaning and taping than if you.Get a cup or small container to pour your paint in and carry it with you. 

Rob, Most mortgages contain due on sale clauses.