In its current condition, I believe it would appraise for 160-170 and after updating the house cosmetically, probably  180 or more if I had to guess. 

Conduct thorough research on potential properties, considering location, condition, rental potential, and maintenance costs.

They’re taking the self-checkouts away there too because they couldn’t prevent rampant theft with them, and many restaurants are going back to paper menus because they’ve gotten such negative feedback from people needing to read the menu and order on their phones (I have dietary restrictions due to a health condition and I hate ordering on my phone because it’s so much easier just to talk to somebody).

In its current condition, I believe it would appraise for 160-170 and after updating the house cosmetically, probably 180 or more if I had to guess.

You can make minor adjustments based on the type of appliances (dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, air conditioning, etc.) and the size of the rental.

Regular inspections are crucial to maintain the property’s condition; aim to visit at least quarterly if possible, or hire a property manager to conduct these inspections for you.

Depending on the condition of the property, $1500-$1600/month per unit on a duplex is reasonable.

It also deprives landlords of the ability to benefit from changed market conditions (gentrification).Personally, my objection to rent control is the fact that it requires subsidizing tenants by private entities.

In addition to grading, you need to consider soil types, impermeable conditions you are creating and the resulting stormwater runoff mitigation.

As a viable alternative to explore with a lender, consider the advantages of a 5% down conventional loan, or even less for qualifying first-time homebuyers, which often comes with less stringent property condition requirements.