Switching the utilities into their name without safeguards in place—knowing the tenant might act out—seems like a misstep on their part.While it’s true you’ll ultimately have to cover the cost, it doesn’t feel entirely fair for you to shoulder the consequence of their decision.

Feel free to PM me and we can discuss. 

Post a few more photos of the different rooms so we can see the general feel of the place.

I could put a down payment for a conventional (20-25%) 550k duplex, but I feel it could hurt my chances of buying as many duplexes in a 5 year period (for example) if I go conventional VS an FHA at 3.5%. 

Roku TVs with cable and you bring your own account.

In NELA it will bring in over $2k/mo, it cost $110k to build(sweat equity obviously).

Feel fortunate that you didn't overpay in any significant way for the work this plumber did do. 

Jaedon, that’s a question I’ve seen stir up a lot of debate, especially these days when the cost of capital and property prices can feel like they’re arm-wrestling over who goes higher.

Our goal has always been to bring in enough cash flow to cover ALL of our living expenses. 

Those things won't matter if your business crushes it. i feel like it would matter when those things add up and start tearing at ur profit If banking fees cut into your profit, your profit isn't big enough.