OK here are three major issues that he emphasized over the phone: 1) there is a wall on one side of which there is "not operating receptacle" and on the other side Oven Not Heating Up (he is suggesting to look into whether there is an issue with the wiring in the wall)2) AC duct is defective (torn up) and he had seen some mice dirt in it3) Heating element was inoperable at the time of inspection.

Can't emphasize enough how important it is to understand where the inflows and outflows in different counties and cities are.Labor and material are extremely expensive in the Bay Area rn.

Things we look for when we tour properties:Not updated (entrance) property sign/logo - must adapt to current times not when the property was first built; must attract high quality residence Logo not in appropriate sizing/ color, not big enough to see - logo must be emphasized so people can see hence it will bound to be useless; so people will be aware where to goNot well maintained foliage or garden stripsNot coordinated paint scheme (exterior) of the unitsWall (exterior) stainsFurniture (owned by tenant) not well kept in front of the apartment unitPlacement of barbecue grill (personally owned by the tenant) in front of the apartment unit- fire hazard Light fixtures (interior) must be change, must be uniform- existing lights have combination of white and yellowEven if the bathroom and kitchen area looks fine, it needs cleaning (TLC)Mismatched appliances (refrigerator white in color while the oven is color black) - small details make a huge difference.

@Katherine S.I think it's a good idea to emphasize to him that if he doesn't clean up his act, you will share information regarding his late payment behavior with anyone calling for a reference.

Not trying to be a buzzkill, but just want to emphasize how important running the numbers will be if that is your goal!

One post touched on it, but I will emphasize one reason: it is very difficult, if not impossible, to do large multi-family alone.

You really are a bit of a troll and you love to emphasize  with caps .

I will emphasize to the owner that I feel for him in his situation, but due to his negligence and allowing the tenants to pay these rates, I am taking over a property with these rents and have to base my terms on that.

I thought that I could make that change easily and pursue real estate because it was emphasized in my college business degree and I had held a broker's license for about 30 years eventhough I never did that full time.I was found by a guy named Lance Edwards who wrote a book about how he got his start on small apartment complexes part time while working on a W-2 job that he hated.  

I'll add a little more to my listing to emphasize the quiet nature of the area.