I used Terminix and paid for a two year contract, and in a year they weren't able to get rid of roaches (they still use spray from the 1920s).

When I asked for the real proof of payment, the landlord is sending me an invoice with a handwritten note saying paid in cash.

I did incorporate the water and electricity (the seller mentioned that the renters paid for their own), with the PITI eating up that much of the income (as you'd mentioned), the utilities would just push the whole thing over the edge.Thanks again for the quick reply and the second set of eyes.

Here's a good BP post about it (How to "hack" your housing and get paid to live for free) https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/11/02/hack-housing-get-paid-live-free/.

Funded my LLC and bought the properties.Am thing thinking on drawing down on my available HELOC the same amount as my down payment.What would be the tax treatment on interest paid on HELOC? 

@Brian Reynolds yes DM me BP are so strict about posting emails and numbers wich is strange especially for a paid site

Unless you have a pre-existing relationships, there will be no angel investors who will shower you with cash. 

Have a strong pre-approval letter or proof-of-funds. 

I did a lot of Facebook marketing, some paid and some organically.

Who approves the work before the contractor is paid?