If not, is there somewhere in the leases that charges CAM's: landscaping, plowing (if needed), or cleaning the parking lot?  

Per old lease tenant moved in early received 4 days of free rent in return for cleaning.

They have REIA meetings regularly.

Was cleaning out a new investment property...and found several boxes shoved under the stairs. 

(Good thing about that is you may be able to get an interest only loan which will make times that you don't have a tenant a lot easier on the pocket).This same tenant can possibly be a tenant buyer if you make a long-term lease-option instead of a regular lease. 

I'd like to find a new group that means atleast somewhat regularly.

Just because new means nothing. 1 significant repair can wipe those numbers clean out...talk to a home inspector..and add 350 for the privilege....better deals have to be possible.

I wouldn't take possession until they are all out and the house is cleaned and spotless.

The property came with a tenant in place paying 790 (market rents at 900 but she always pays on time, is very very clean and not once has called to complain about the property, and just extended her lease thru May 2016).

Hello, real quick I am SSG Alfred Swindell  am a wounded warrior from the war and really have a strong interest in doing real estate once i retire in the next year, is there any one out  there able to share any info about cleaning up credit and getting started buying homes on a small scale and working to build it up in years to come.ThankYou.