Apologize ahead of time if “Source of graph doesn’t show”. 

Since I get almost daily messages regarding small multi-family opportunities in Charlotte and find myself repeating much of the same information on the phone during intro calls, I figured I would go ahead and put my experience into writing for others who are doing research.

4) Is there any good way to "calculate" the new appraised value ahead of time to know what to fix/rehab?

@J Peterson Did you ever go ahead with it?

I've honestly seen amazing changes over the years and someone whom flat out told you ahead of time, tells me they're serious and don't want to waste either of you guy's times.

That's awesome, you are way ahead of the game and created some opportunity for yourself!

Great job at getting ahead of the curve! 

Do NOT rush in to buy something, but if you can find something 15-20% below market, then by all means snap it up.You should also start networking with PMCs as you will need one when you move and convert to rental and they may bring you a deal.

You send them your criteria ahead of time and tell them the window that you will be showing the unit.

They forgot about it and then rushed the job.