However, in any deal you must still bring some value to the table (capital, experience, ability, resources, etc) otherwise the remaining parties have no motivation for your involvement.As a new investor with no demonstrable track record capital is your easiest ticket to the table.  

If the rest of the numbers work you could bring in a partner that has cash.

I have a Silent partner that will bring $14,000 to the closing while I will bring $6,000 to the closing for a total of $20,000 in closing costs.

If my REI journey starts to bring me more headache than joy, it’s probably time for me to move on.

I also look for ways to bring in more income (such as coin-op washers/dryers), storage, etc. 

You want to look at neighborhoods, quality of the property, what kind of tenants each is likely to bring in. 

Buyer can bring the difference between Appraised price & Selling Price in Cash.3.

Depending on your area that potentially could bring you in higher yields, thus more cash, to get it paid down and reduces your risk.

Therefore, the title company and lenders for potential buyers don't have an HOA contact.I spoke to a real estate attorney who said I just needed to sign up for an EIN with the IRS in the name of the HOA, then bring the CC&Rs to a bank to start and fund an account with that EIN. 

I plan on bringing a contractor with me when I go see the property for a repair estimate.I'm setting up a meeting with them this week, but I'm still a little unsure as to how to best approach the situation.