If anyone can shed light on what he meant or how to structure these properly, I'd greatly appreciate it. 

As I scale up, I would find a digital solution with low processing fees.

I was going to ask that they tread lightly to avoid legal recourse by the tenant if they try to run up the fines, but my main goal is getting a number so I can recoup.

If I was guess I would say minimum of 100k to buy the equipment .. then you have staff and that is always an issue.she also has an ATM  but that has caused her to get broken into a few times.. but it does create revenue.and its a lot of work.. she also serves light food  breakfast sandwiches  lunch  sandwiches etc. you need commercial coolers in the back to store the gallons upon gallons of milk etc.I have seen out our way these do pretty good and that's the little mini drive through stands that are manned by one person and or two max.. all in a little trailer with drive lanes on both sides.. hitting the commuter traffic. you get permission to put one in a shopping center parking lot that kind of thing.  

mailing to pre foreclosures is pretty low return or odds. 

Hire a pro with a wide angle lens and lighting. also, add a few personal touches: like flowers, pillows, or throws on the couch, etc.  

Another way of getting by with low credit is through partnerships.

I bought the office condo for a very reasonable price and the mortgage is super low, $850 a month. 

Central Oregon markets have great appreciation, low vacancies and its just a pleasant place.

Your electric seems low.