It's not unusual for a homeowner to try a payment plan and realize pretty quickly they will not be able to keep up. 

It was around a $150 dollar fine and I did contest it and ultimately won.  

Currently, I’m looking to network and learn more about the business in the hopes of growing my real estate portfolio, with a focus on single and small multifamily rental properties in Philadelphia and the ultimate goal of moving into commercial/mixed use real estate. 

Not realizing the risk as this is a new property, did not follow up. 

Once your buyers realize that every deal you throw their way is a goo deal, they will steadily and quickly buy your contracts.You do not need 1000  buyers on the list.

I realize some homes are better suited for that kind of thing but is there a general rule or anything?

I’m a cop in Chicago and I have the unique opportunity to see which neighborhoods are changing before the main investors even realize it.

I do realize that many have made decent money at the very low end of the market, but that takes quite a strong stomach, and I believe also was a function of particular market conditions which aren't likely to exist again any time soon (IE these properties got absolutely crushed in the downturn of a decade ago and were picked up for a song.

You’ll realize the positive cash flow benefits of rental real estate and on your next venture you can dip your feet further in buying yourself.

And as I mentioned, this may be a problem in a part of the building that is HOA responsibility.But I also think the ultimate responsibility is with the seller, their agent and the repair company.