Understandably your rent and competition is at the mercy on how well the other owners take care of the interior of their complexes. 

Thoroughly read it and understand it.

I knew this would be an advantage going in, but I didn't understand back then how much of an advantage it was, or rather, how we could maximize this advantage as a mom-and-pop investor team.Our current plan, given the phenomenal appreciation of the property, is to move into it ourselves at some point and do a live-in flip, then use the cash to buy more rental properties that would offer us more of a return for the cash that's in the place and the gain that we can get out of it.

She understands she will have a late fee, but I also called to confirm her insurance is current (required in the lease), and find out it was canceled months ago.

Hey everyone,I am curious to know how do you get a seller to understand the benefits of owner financing/lease purchasing when presenting an offer.

If you enter all the information, it takes a bit of time but can be quite comprehensive. 

His report is also easiest to understand c every item marked has a picture with it. 

I did look into a FHA 203k loan which helps cover renovation costs and also a conventional loan.I did some research on a gift of equity and I seem to understand the basics including how it can be beneficial in the sense as I can use part of the equity as a down payment for the home.

I need to find a good Accountant, preferably from Indiana that understands the tax needs of property investors and hopefully has some experience with overseas investors.

I do not look at credit score, because many of my best tenants have poor credit ratings, due to poor money management but they understand they will be on the street if they do not pay their rent.