I know its not a pressing problem to everyone, but when we're buying larger lists ( and associated costs) , I'd like to know how you all are managing it and/or what processes have you instituted to manage it? 

If you close under current conditions, the current owner has already de facto allowed those violations, and you would be hard-pressed to win an eviction in my opinion.

Pull back the benches to just the corners with a table centered in each corner to create conversation and seating areas.

It's been a hard slog renovating.I bought most of the materials off craigslist and offerup or materials on clearance sale at the big name stores.Brand new bathtubs- freeFound them in another building I ownBrand new modern vanities- $65Marked down from $400 at Home DepotKitchens with granite bench tops- $1000 eachPurchased from CraigslistShower screens, toilets, faucets, front doors, new windows and various other bits and pieces were bought for $20-$40 on Craigslist and offerup.The total rehab cost for installing central AC, 2 new bathrooms and 2 new kitchens, washer and dryer and updating plumbing and electrical is around 18K for materials and labor.Each side is rented for $1400 per month, total $2800.

And I feel that me just saying this is pressing my luck on the matter.

You will be hard pressed to find a deal remotely and get it closed unless you pay top price.

As mentioned, IMHO - you will be hard pressed to find a "good" home to flip in this current market.  

Nominal interest rate is important but looking at it in comparison to inflation helps to see a clearer picture.Now at 2% effective interest rate you would be hard pressed to drop extra money into an index fund that couldn’t get you a better return.

See the HUD press release for more details.

My husband is an elevator mechanic apprentice, and will be on the union bench likely for six months, once we get up there in three to four months.