After all is said and done, they add zero to the visual appeal of a property.

One of your responsibilities as a landlord is to provide a safe and functional living environment for your tenants.

The roof is still functional (doesn't leak), and I do not think I shouldn't be forced to replace it.

Yes the water from the Fire departments putting out the fire caused mold partly a function of my delay in ripping out the damaged dry wall and plaster.

Next time try using the search function; your question has been asked and answered too many times to count:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/54108-buyer-s-list-how-to-

You can purchase a pool of SFR at full retail, that is still a bulk trade, it can be 2 units or 200.Confusion stems from the function that capital markets plays in the industry.

This is likely less than most your cap rates on your rei but still serves 2 important functions.

It is wired by two functional 30amp breakers in the breaker box as well as another cut off switch that has another fuse that appears to be missing.

Not sure how true this isand also I’m not expert in this topic ( disclaimer ) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Short story , I was at local REI meeting earlier today Conversation was regarding private money It was discussed that individuals our getting private funds ( 6 – 8% ) then taking those funds and offering separate loans to another investors as a hard money rates (14 above % )Pocketing the differences on positive transactionsImportant – I know there laws about distribution private and hard money loansHere how I visualize individuals our performing this type of funding:Sub1 – person who offering original private money ( IRA / etc )Sub2 - let name Johhy B Nasty ( middle guy )Sub3 – person looking for funds , but have no credit / exper. / etcPossible transaction :==============================================Sub2 - borrow money from Sub1 at 7% for 9 months Sub2 - borrow new obtained funds to Sub3 at 14% for 7 months Sub3 - completes rehab, market property, &sell to new home ownerSub3 - pays back Sub2 original loan amount + interest used ( 14 % + rate )Sub2 - immediately pays back Sub1 + interest used ( 7% rate )Sub2 - made interest off of Sub3 rehab deal basically ( the interest rate difference )Everyone happy -> sub1 , sub 2, and sub 3Again~I know their laws & licensing for offering private/hard funds

If so, you can you can use the PMT function to figure it out too.