It's important to carefully research and evaluate the local market conditions before making any investment decisions.

Does anyone have a good proforma for evaluating an MHP?

This can be a tough decision, especially with challenge #1 above in our market.4) S8 tenants do tend to stay longer.5) We think it's important to evaluate a S8 applicant's current home.

Find one you like and run with it, but become familiar with the lingo so you're able to converse with someone else that uses a different favorite flavor of investment criteria when they're evaluating deals.Hopefully I didn't just muddy the waters - or make your head explode!

For a TX real estate pro, Michael is an obvious choice of tax pro.Prior to pulling the trigger on a Cost Seg study, you should evaluate 2 things:1 - How much net additional deprecation tax deductions a Cost Seg study would provide: Best way to get this is by requesting a free feasibility analysis from a Cost Seg provider.

I guess I need to re evaluate if someone is willing to pay up front to just get an equity partner..  

I'm not sure how to evaluate the risk of a second mortgage.

id look at johns comments about the rents and tenants. if you want to manage those type and that income class then go for it but there are firms with a bout 1000000x money than you and I and none have a strategy to buy in neighborhoods like that. 

Your insights, advice, and experiences are invaluable and we'd be grateful for any guidance you can offer.Specifically, we're interested in:Understanding local market dynamics in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.Strategies for evaluating duplex properties for their investment potential.Effective property management strategies.Fostering positive tenant relations.Avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes of investing in this area.Engaging in potential business deals.Networking opportunities.We invite your insights and hope to ignite discussions that could lead to mutual growth and potential collaborations.

Below is a list of what we consider to be cap ex items when we are evaluating Columbus Residential RE.Roof, Structure, Foundation, Windows, Electric, Plumbing, HVACRoof, this is not typically a large concern as the roof is visible from the outside and leaks are mostly visible from the inside.