However, consider whether the upgrades will help attract higher-paying tenants or reduce vacancy rates, which might justify doing the work beforehand.

Also, you may charge a premium on the rent (higher rent) in this model of leasing.If you charge them a higher upfront option fee, it will demonstrate that the buyer is committed reduce the likelihood of default.

When it comes to trusting someone with my hard-earned money: transparency and educativeness are the traits I look for. 

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I am in the process of purchasing a 6-unit and am dealing with that same question of how to reduce heating costs, as the oil bill is by far the largest expense. 

@Tanya Maslach For properties in Ohio, it’s simpler to form an LLC in Ohio rather than Colorado, as it avoids registering as a foreign LLC and reduces costs and administrative work.

Thus, your profit margin is lower (than the all-cash offer), but your ROI is higher.Putting more than 20% down might reduce your monthly payment and debt-to-income ratio, but it also ties up more of your capital, limiting flexibility.

After five years, your total earnings could amount to $120,000 in rent income and $136,000 in appreciation.

Should I stay within my Budget or pay more for potential earnings?

Reduce Vacancy and Bad Debt.