In my state it's fairly easy to file paperwork for balances owed.  

I was planning on using my realtor to do the paperwork and everything b/c I have no idea how to do all of that.  

Some tenants that I have funny feeling, I went through aggressive paperwork on them (default into an eviction mindset on the spot).

You just need a Real Estate agent who has a bit of experience with the extra paperwork.  

Those entities are essentially governed by the Federal Government.  

What kinds of inspections should I have done before and or after putting in an offer on a property?

I've been trying to purchase a rental property for the better part of a year now. It just seems like anything available on the market never works when I really look at the numbers. Here's an example of a current place...

As a checkbook holder and trustee, you have the control to fund these investments and the decision making authority to structure deals to your liking (shorter term, higher interest, etc.)I'm sure it's just how you chose to word it, but I will caution you anyway that "becoming a lender" sounds a bit like a business whereas what you are doing instead is directing your 401k to make passive investments.The key needs here are a way to contact and negotiate with those who may need loans and some appropriate loan paperwork to outline the terms and secure your 401k's interest in the investment.

I have put in about 15 thousand in upgrades over the years(have all the paper work to prove).

So essentially we are giving them twice as much notice as required by law.