It may seem trivial for $3-4K/yr, but just consider it as a necessary action to be able to sell one day, otherwise you're likely to be in a serious bind later. 

How's it going as a newer agent?   

I'll also give them a list of "must haves" based on comps as well (for example oversized kitchen island, dedicated powder room, minimum 48" hallways, large master closet, lots of windows for natural light, gas fireplace, minimum 10' ceiling in great room, consideration of sun exposure, etc).Also if you give a good architect your budget (for example I need to be able to build this for under $350/SF) then they will design something to fit that budget. 

Also the water heater was not working which also caused the HVAC not to work as it was on a heat pump system.

I probably also need to find a realtor who specializes in multifamily who can help me find a plot of land that can be used for this purpose. 

Nate, you are going to build a lot of wealth.

With C class rentals you'll need to run a much higher expense ratio.

Looking to hear your insights on what makes a lender great (or not-so-great)!

Hi Kwanza,I guess it's subjective and depends what you compare it to, but Maryland and Baltimore City in particular are very tenant friendly.Baltimore has a wide variety of multifamily options, but you need to have a really clear understanding of Baltimore and how much it can change block-by-block.

Purchase price: $330,000 Cash invested: $360,000 A cash (silent) partner and I are buying this duplex, flipping it to an ARV of $460,000 then doing a cash out refi or selling it for a profit.