@Albert Gallucci as many have pointed out, in the commercial space of 100+ apartment buildings and offices, property classes have some pretty decent industry standards.We started applying these to 1-4 unit properties around 10 years ago, which you can verify on our blogs, because we saw too many newbie investors not properly taking into account things like, neighborhood status, tenant pool, property condition, etc.Unfortunately, there's no industry standard for this, but you can use some basic logic to think your way through your own Classifications.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Use the magnifying glass to find blogs, podcasts, and forum discussions on just about any real estate topic.💬 Ask in the right forum – If you’re looking for financial advice, head over to the Finance, Tax, and Legal forum.

We have been doing this constantly in Boise as we are such a high appreication market, but still more cost effective than CA.

Who are the most respected and price effective structural engineers that work your target neighborhood? 

Whatever I do, I would need to do with a HELOC—effectively financing 100% of the property (down payment and closing financed with HELOC, rest of purchase financed with a mortgage). 

Here's a good starting point: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/what-to-ask-a-real-estate... 

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

I heard that one of the new laws that went into effect 1/1/25 in CA requires landlords give tenants photos of any areas/issues that were a cause for security deposit deductions.Thanks in advance for any input !