(Please note that I get a significant MSRP discount on my S-W purchases) Emerald is great from a water-based standpoint, but is a lot more pricey and I have not been able to justify buying it for use in my properties outside of one 120 year old banister. 

During the inspection the water heater went bad, and my PM knew I wanted the property so she neglected a new water heater in the deal!

If you read the 1-star reviews on BBB for Loopnet, for example, it's a bunch of apartment renters pissed that their water heater is broken and stuff like that.

Water Utility - 44 years ago when I was a relatively new real estate broker, a gentleman contacted me to see if we could help sell a small water utility he created.

My wife, Melissa, and I flip homes in the greater Colorado Springs area.

In Milwaukee, I'd need 2 exits from the attic and 50% of the space has to have at least a 7 foot height on ceilings.Two things you want to check: both requirements are correct, but on top of that the city is getting reluctant permitting 3rd units: 50% more occupants mean 50% more water and sewer and 50% more traffic and parking.The other issue is that the cost of finishing a thrid floor with proper insulation/ventilation will run about $50-60/sf and only makes sense if you can get strong rents. 

I have personally seen subs who specialize in storm water management systems as well if that's something that is necessary.

Anyone interested in starting a meet up / MasterMind in this area?

We usually cut a permanent dryer vent in the wall and use that to exhaust it to the outside (instead of hanging a hose out the window, yikes again).If you don't have forced air in a property (meaning if you have hot water radiators) a mini-split system is one of the most cost-effective ways to cool a house.

It would also double as my primary residence as I would live there spring and fall.