We are new to real estate investing, and have been spending the past couple of years getting some education. 

I have the opportunity to buy some real estate property thru a buddy of mine, title in hand but she hasn't paid property taxes in the past 5 years.

Also why are you paying past due HOA, should be responsibility of the seller.

If in your personal name the Drivers License, if in Entity then operating agreement, certificate of good business standing.Previous tax return showing that the unit has been rented in the past by you.Occupancy permit issued to you or your entity.Rental Inspection completed by a gov't official issued to you or your entity.Are you registered locally with any chambers of commerce, etc.

My two cents: You are better off sourcing a new deal, pitching that to investors, than selling past success. 

I know the Oakland area has been getting several high end apartment buildings over the past 1-2 years and I fear of a soon to be saturated market in Oakland

This is when I discovered that the past owner lied and hid things to make the house look better.

This is my first post here - I'll try to keep it short.I've become incredibly interested in REI over the past 3 months. 

Hi Everyone, I am new here but Ive been watching, reading, researching for the past couple months.

I used Cozy in the past and it works OK, but is lacking some features.