This includes all major markets across the US.https://www.berkadia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Berkadia-2019-National-Apartment-Forecast.pdfAnother good brokerage with reports to read through would be Marcus and Millichap. 

This applies if the unit came with an AC system.It does not mention mold, moisture or humidity, but says:-- the unit must provide a safe, sanitary, and healthful living environment for the low income residents.This is from the SAHA Landlords Handbook: https://homesa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Landlord-Handbook.pdfYou area may be different.Good Luck!

When I do provide appliances, I try to take advantage of Holiday sales and use a 10% coupon.  

Simple answer is work hard .. the real estate seminars and these so called guru's always claim that it is so easy to do .. and that part is not really a lie .. you dont need to be a scientist to start learning how to wholesale and then flip and invest in buy and holds .. but it does take work and lots, and lots of no's but stay consitant and determined and you shall succeed .. how do you start though .. well right here on this website is a great place to start.. become a sponge.. read every post that pertains to what it is your interested in learning about real estate whether it be wholesaling,flipping, buying notes , tax liens ..ect... focus on one thing at a time .. listen and ir watch the podcasts ..they are all in archive as well but i think you need a paid membership to access them .. if you decide to pay for a membership do yourself a favor and watch at least one podcast beforehand ..they put 20% discount coupons at the end of most of them .. it will save you around $60 on a pro membership .. i was on here for a week before i signed up for a paid memb..

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FYI there is no self-sufficiency test for a duplex.https://www.flcbmtg.com/wp-con...

It will ultimately vary on where you interest lie.This is a good link for books BP recommends reading https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/1...

Found their tear sheet here. https://dlplending.com/wp-cont...Also found they are big - say a job posting that says they have 350 employees. 

Here are a couple of bigger pockets guides to help y’all on your way:https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-in...https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/0...All the best.Randy.

You have to have a fiduciary in the middle receive the money on your behalf.Here are a couple of good guides for newbies... but you may already know much of it:The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/0...Real Estate Investing for Beginners: How to get started:https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-in...All the best!