let's assume i am not buying it at a steep discount and the property would cash flow a few hundred dollars after debt obligations.

I am an active duty military member so the values of honesty, integrity and trust are rooted deep in me and I do my absolute best to instill it in those who work along side of me.

We may be interested in multifamilies that we can buy at a discount, put some money into and then hold and rent.

Figure out your number and if you can't inspect the property and get your discount then walk away.  

Are they finding deals, talking to sellers and delivering a deal at a discounted price or are they just driving for dollars ad giving you a list of houses with overgrown grass?

If you want to consider the amount of her income from a job source for which she is the bookkeeper, better to ask for documentation such as her W-2 or 1099, or their whole tax return from 2016.About the credit accounts from retail outlets.... some folks do that to get an instant discount on a large purchase.

But kind of in reverse.A friend of many years needed a place, so we decided to rent him one of the units, ata  slightly discounted price, no security.Wouldn't you know, worst tenant ever.

I don't make it mandatory, but I give a considerable discount on the rent if they use it.

I'm not looking to go into deep analysis, just "back of the napkin" stuff.

I talked to my CU and I would be able to refinance out of my FHA since I bought my house with a discount and it has appreciated.