If it were up to me it would be a multi but that’s another topic... my question is how can I get rolling with another investment property having very little cash in hand and no close friends or family with an ability to invest.

Sounds simple because it is. 

Had showings and handed out applications. 

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-bp The 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.

The phone number will be forwarded to a virtual assistant who'll take some general info about the property and weed out the cranks, pranks, fakers and flakes. 

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-bp The 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.

I am sure to make the math simple and to be conservative teachers use this 8% number.

Anyway that's the short and simple but like i said read the blogs listen to the podcast and connect with others it will fall into place faster than you think if your dedicated.

What do you suppose the dog would have done had it slipped out of the owners hand.

However, I am of the opinion that I would give my tenants a heads up or the chance to fix the issue before hand.