You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

-When a tenant moved out, the management company refunded their security deposit but failed to account for damage, such as holes in walls and outlets ripped off the walls, leaving me with repair bills and also tenants moving in without the repairs being done.Stuff like this that is consistent and when I ask questions they are defensive, when I ask for more quotes for high ticket items they are defensive. 

Also Texas appears to be saturated with inventory and more being built.

Unless you are itemizing your tax return, the interest on the primary is not tax deductible.

Even if you have an excellent team built with plenty of trust, it's really difficult to do this without having lots of face time and rapport building. 

I look at every single item in the pro forma and imagine that it is complete BS, and see if I can challenge it.

Go through each major line item and come to an agreement on what really needs to be done.

I am only familiar with the contract in my state but items seller agrees to do based on inspection findings are their responsibility unless spelled out differently.  

I have that worked into the proforma as a vacancy line item.

How much can you budget for furnishings and all kitchen items and creature comforts for the ones you want to MTR.If you have a vacant 6-unit, you have great possibilities to try all strategies.