We couldn't go in and look at it directly, but I described the utility room and he looked at the condenser unit while he was doing an install on Property #2 (long story) and it came back very reasonable - $750, based on my description, but not firm since he couldn't see it directly.  

These so-called Rules of Dumb are not accurate across property class, geographic region, etc. 1.8% on this property is much different than 1.8% on a $30k house in the rust belt.Personally, I think this was a good buy and I know the neighborhood, the street and the houses on the street.

The below is the description of a house I would love to buy.

As @Keishee Hill said, technology today means you don't have to be in geographical proximity to your CPA and it's way more important to have somebody who really knows what they're doing than to be able to physically shake their hand.

countyname=BergenRegistryIn our county we can find the history of owners and sale prices, building details and description, taxes (current owed or past due amounts), zoning, and so much more!

All of the geographic data you gave me was great.

The description says that it needs some work, and may need to have the floor replaced. 

Well if it is that simple, you should have no trouble calling the Florida REC, giving them your contact information and a description of your process, and greeting an advisory opinion in your favor.

It seems to me you take the hit now or over the new few months waiting for the eviction to process, for them to actually leave, and repair the unit as I'm sure it at least needs some heavy cleaning from the description of the living conditions provided.Good luck!

It is our job to analyze the market and take advantage of the best opportunities that it presents......if you lock yourself into one type of investment (buy and hold, lets say), then you do yourself a disservice by also locking yourself into a specific geographic region that doesn't necessarily present the proper conditions for that type of investment to thrive.