So if I were in your shoes I would want to be really confident in the exit strategy. 1) confirm rent estimates 2) confirm ARV and the demand in that area to buy a house like that in the price range 3) are there banks willing to refinance at the LTV you want with the seasoning period you have. 40k for a house of that size that needs that work would be the cost of materials alone where we live in WI, so verify your estimates.

Every partner I've had over the years starts there and when they're comfortable with the capital they have then they can branch and purchase some long term assetts.

If the HVAC was only 3-5 years old, I probably wouldn't think it was going out and maybe not have as much cash saved for it, but if it was 20-25 years old I would think it will die soon I better be prepared.You just need to take a look at your properties, understand the risk profile of each in terms of when certain CapEx items might need replacing, and decide if that is the risk profile you are comfortable with.

You have to decide how comfortable you feel. 

What's at risk is it may not cash flow and renting is not so common in South Jersey, but I would feel more comfortable investing in a good area where schools are decent to good, and tenants are likely to care more.

What's at risk is it may not cash flow and renting is not so common in South Jersey, but I would feel more comfortable investing in a good area where schools are decent to good, and tenants are likely to care more.

What's at risk is it may not cash flow and renting is not so common in South Jersey, but I would feel more comfortable investing in a good area where schools are decent to good, and tenants are likely to care more.

The HUD is a legal document...but OK, you can claim it's bunk if you wish as I know it makes you feel comfortable.

I am looking for any input on how to structure this deal and make both sides feel comfortable with the amounts.

Inspectors may note it during that part of the process but I've never had a buyer ask me to have one done, or ask if they could have one done; people are either comfortable with it based on the inspection report or they're not and they pull the plug from there.