Not to mention, the boyfriend will not qualify as a tenant due to criminal record, insufficient proof income and several other requirements.

They don't appear to require any repairs.  

Attending real estate events and establishing professional networks with other industry members may yield insightful and beneficial connections.Trying out different forms of finance, such private loans, government-backed credit programs, or joint ventures with other investors, might also be helpful.Real estate investment requires a great deal of flexibility and open-mindedness because there are several ways to succeed.

Box; rent can only be paid by bank deposit.For your convenience, the nearest location to your home is 123 Main Street, (City), or you can execute a bank-to-bank transfer using the routing number provided.If you have any questions, concerns or maintenance issues, you may call or text my cell phone at (your business number), or you may email me at the address listed at the top of this notice.Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions about this transition or any other pertinent issue.Sincerely,(you)

I plan on requesting the following quarter report if I offer.Average Monthly Expenses per triplex (maintenance/insurance/repairs/utilities/property taxes/vacancy):$730.50Estimated mortgage: $1,132I plan of offering $200,000 - $205,000 due to two of the rooms not being renovated, roof needing work, and after being posted for going on 3+ months.

Remember, real estate investing requires patience, perseverance, and continuous learning.

Quote from @Elliot Mitchell: Anything worth doing requires effort and won't happen overnight.

We found some we liked, and some that may require more work but I enjoy that aspect for what it's worth.

Otherwise it should 10-12% (it depends but if you add the leasing fee and weight it across 36 months then it will be more accurate than the flat fee)I'm not seeing 100-150$ per month for maintenance and I'm not seeing any similar amounts for capex reserve.Don't pay for utilities unless you have to for some reason.PP: 241kClosing costs: 3% is ~7.25k1-month vacancy: 1.8kLeasing fee: 1.8kImprovements: 5kAre you all-in for around 257k?

In order to make sure you're optimizing your tax advantages and adhering to all applicable requirements, even while I can offer broad advise, I suggest speaking with a tax professional or accountant who is knowledgeable with real estate taxation.