Outside brick and blocks look perfect, no cracks no sagging or bending in metal siding. 

same here ($18,000 1500 sq ft) on one of our commercial metal roof bldgs the membrane appeared to be a fiberglass material but it has held up extremely well (4 years).

For the area and the price right now I don't doubt him, but we"ll see.Gross income is 160KExpensesOwner pays water and sewage 12000 yr24000 taxes4500 insurance5000 common electric and gas5000 garbageAsking price 800KHe manages and does all the mtc so I'll have to come up with some numbers there for I won't be doing that.Brick and metal buildings, metal roofsOutside doesn't look too bad, will get inside on Monday.Using the "50% rule" this looks promising.

Make sure you use thick metal plates between the jacks and house.

The most I can play with is cabinets and counter top.I am thinking to knock off closed cabinets on one side, probably above the sink and make it an open storage space by adding either alluminium or metal stand.

If you did not understand a product or took a loan you could not afford to pay back it is your fault.Chris, when I invest in metals I stick to platinum as it takes up less space in the vault.Buying an REO or other property with a POF that you paid for and do not have the money to back is sketchy in my mind.

I haven't paid an 8-10% premium on any metal purchases.

My contractor built a wood stairway entrance to the top unit and I'm concerned my tenant will be trapped if there is a fire. can I put metal stairs near a window as an emergency fire escape?

If during the refusing to leave they have been threatened with bodily harm an order of protection can be issued, talk to the victim advocate if that is the case. 

The awning above the porch is metal but would still give me a good reason to say no to grills.