However when I choose a property im considering putting and offer on, I run into issues like existing tenant or vacant with repairs needing to be made before rent ready which is essentially what I’m looking for to force the equity myself.The problem is that I’m unable to find PM or contractors willing to translate what the inspections are showing, what needs to be dealt with, and for how much before closing.  

BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators7.

BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators7.

Kathy,  I think the first step is to use some of the great tools on BP to analyze how your current investment is Preforming versus what a new investment might look like.  

Additionally, it can help maximize renovations and improvements.A Cost Segregation study is an IRS approved federal income tax tool that increases near term cash flow by utilizing shorter recovery periods for depreciation to accelerate return on investment.

Our tools enable a waitlist option to see the property once it becomes available. 

That’s where having the right resources becomes not just important, but essential.

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As for general rent increases, if tenants can pay and are just low on rent then we generally come in and offer a lease at near if not just about average market rent for the unit in the area maybe a smidge under market the idea being if they stay they are getting a deal and don't have to move and I don't need to redo the unit but the rent is essentially up to market.  

Nope, like @John Underwood said, you can sync with the built in tools.