One nice thing about condos is that they are relatively simple compared to a house since they are a concrete box, for the most part.

One of the upstairs units has walls with inconsistent and unsightly plaster/concrete covering the brick.

If you invest based on location/schools you are ahead of most people.Try to also get a more concrete idea on the rehab costs if you can (not sure on your financing but this may come out of pocket if you are not doing a rehab loan).

As well as eliminating the redundant door (literally three feet from the rear slider) by concrete blocking the hole closed.But in the short term I have a contractor rehabbing/replacing the damaged door - at his discretion of the best / fastest course of action.  

Does anyone know contractor that does stained concrete for sfr?

It is a pain in the *** and it takes some time and some money to get compliant, but doing so is far cheaper than getting caught at being non compliant.

Our main concern is continuing to be compliant and being proactive versus reactive.

Any advice on lenders would be much appreciated. sorry for my lack of experience posting but i'm learning:) Thanks Kyle8181 Wickson Ridge Commercial rental2 - Metal Buildings approx 8400 sqft Each8 - Units approx 2100 sqft each.50-.75 per sqft of rents ($1200.00 per unit)Costs For building (based off my High Quotes) - $100,000.00Parking lot - $50,000.00Septic System - $15,000.00Electrical - $20,000.00Metal Building - $100,000 Delivered ($50,000.00 Each)Concrete and flat work - $128,000.00Land - $36,550.00Install Building - $10,000.00Concrete Water Drainage - $36,000.00 (optional has to be approved by developer and neighbor)Unseen cost - $20,000.00Total$415,550.00Rents per month$9,600.00ARV with typical cap rate(10%)is $860,000Loan Payment with tax and insurance$3,000-$3,600

Sometimes the surprises are under the carpet...There was a 4" thick concrete slab over that hole that Hubby had to bust up with a sledge.

-Quartz instead of granite-Vinyl plank flooring over carpet-Stained concrete in main living areas/1st floors-5/8 drywall over 1/2 drywallIn addition to these changes I'm looking at keeping costs reasonable so I'm not looking at building iron fortresses!