Somewhere down the line, the previous owners, strapped for cash, knew the roof needed replacement.

I'm far from experienced but just went through my first deal and these are the main things I learned.Cheers Mat

Also a mat on the landing.

@Mat Sorensen is one of the partners in the firm and is a leading expert on self directed IRA's.  

This is a small digital camera that you can strap on a tree that will snap a picture when motion is detected.

That way you aren't cash strapped into the property.

They just brush it under the mat!

@Mat O'Grady Good advice.

Try @Marc M. At

@Rachelle MalkoffWell the first thing we did was to fix up the place and added a washer/dryer to the lobby so the tenants have a place to do laundry & don't have to go to a laundry mat.