my suspicion (I havent gotten access yet) is that these three small cottage style rentals are not on seperate meters, and owner is paying utilities... therefore got solar... which I dont like... in Ca... people blast AC and behave like kids with their power if they arent paying it... 

NYC uses a magic formula (statistical analysis) to figure out how much your property is worth based on comparing size, style, and age of your unit with your neighborhood. 

You have something most do not have.As for saving for investing the best option is to adjust your life style. 

I’m wanting a modern style, not standard modular/standard home looking. 

The architecture 1.0 textbooks might list and describe house styles and roof styles as well as names for all the parts if a house exterior.

They are composition – I don’t understand why they don’t use concrete tile roofs, well, yes, I do, it’s b/c they aren’t Mediterranean style construction.

We tried them as a result and they were very process oriented and detail focused. 

Wholesalers, I am looking for 3 bed single level home in Beachwood or surrounding areas for an older couple that is looking to downsize. I would love to do a rehab for them. Let me know if you have anything that meets...

Well now we got the whole floor. 4 br,3 ba- American style- walk in shower- giant kitchen- huge patio.

Yes, there are investor-oriented real estate brokerages that assist clients with the pre-acquisition analysis and support services you seek.If Metro Atlanta is one of your target markets, I'd be happy to refer you to the same brokerage I refer my own international clients to.