For me, I probably looked at a couple dozen on paper, toured about ten, analyzed six or eight and made offers on two.  

I don’t think either parties have much of a paper trail for payments to the yard guy.

That is the simple explanation.

@Rufus WhiteMy apologies I put the wrong name on the equation, I am trying to keep it as simple as possible. 

To keep it simple..

What do you think is a fair price to do a relatively simple year of LLC taxes, generate some K1s and 1099s - $650-$750?

-what are market rents in your examplesIf you want my simple answer, I will take more units, with the idea that I have more economies of scale on expenses and more leverage on renovations and raising rents.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Any repairs are simple to preform.2.

Probably one of the best ways to get someone's attention ix by showing them their benefits on paper and convincing that their investing with you is so much better than the Bank.