. $500 (due to a promotion I received) and in addition we have regularly paid anywhere from $30-$150 extra principle a month when we can- because I am SO desperate to pay our mortgage off before we are 60!

@Russell Brazil actually hosts one of the largest ones in DC.

You need a lot of maintenance people to help you, and leasing becomes a regular part of the business. 

Also Rarebird Real Estate also host some great classes & meet ups in the area https://investorlab.com/events/Hope this helps & look forward to hopefully meeting you there. 

Not a quit-claim, a regular closing with a title agent and escrow.

This is where I have the apartment hosted.

EIDL funds are to be used for your regular business operating expenses. 

I am also investing in out of state properties using the BRRRR strategy as well and co-hosting a podcast all about into to real estate investing.

Otherwise, that's an upfront cost.On regular maint, get books for expenses.  

@Nam Hoang you may want to reach out to a company like water mac or Jerz drains finding honest plumbers that will work on smaller jobs and while providing honest estimates is sometimes a challenge, Ive had both of these companies complete jobs on time and within budget for me on more than one occasion if my regular plumber is tied up on other jobs