I had a pro offer me a turn key cash flow positive but in Chicago but I don't know anything about the company nor the area so I decided to walk away from it for now.  

Networking is very key.Local auctions and online auctions.Here's the key.

Asset protection is my key goal when trying to build wealth.  

Some of our key phrase (e.g., "buy my house fast") are $20-30 per CLICK in the Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino markets.  

Here are some of the key stats:Purchase Price: $2.8MUnits: 100Unit Mix:50 3bed/2bath's @ $580/month50 2bed/2's @ $425/monthFinancing Approach:80% Bank20% 10% down payment10% seller financing @5% with a 5 year balloonConservative Annual Financials Financials:-15% vacancy-Rent potential: $618,000-Property Taxes: $30,000-Insurance: $21,000-Maintenance / Repairs: $60,000-Water / Utilities: $68,000-Advertising: $4,500-Property Management: $52,530 (management fee and employee salaries)-Garbage and Recycling: $15,000-Landscaping / Pest Control: $18,000-Security: $5,000In summary:-$525,300 gross income-$273,030 total expenses-$177,396 (5%) annual mortgageoFirst 5 years: Seller financing repayment on 10% of purchase price @ 5% interest rateOpportunities:-Sub metered, but water is covered by current owner (~$55k)-Increase rent on 2/2's to $485We would love to hear your thoughts on the good, the bad, and the things we haven't considered or simply answer any questions that you have.

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Key turn-in at 7PM on the 31st, new lease and move-in on the 1st.

You could maybe try cash for keys if that is an option.

My partner (@James Sheppard) and I will be in the Baltimore (city), Maryland this coming Friday for a rental property inspection and hope to make the best use of our time scouting key areas, meeting with an investor-friendly real estate agent, or even connecting with a good wholesaler.Please reach out with an recommendations.  

I've checked my offer contract from when I purchased the property and the following clause was specifically added: "At closing, seller will assign all leases,transfer all security deposits and rents and provide operable keys to buyer."