I am 7 years out and it is doing okay but we had to replace the indoor/outdoor area rugs a few times so I am glad the carpet is goneFor a higher end tenant pool I would do it but expect to get some scratches on every move.

Not a bad idea, maybe Ill invite everyone from this thread to my backyard when i get the patio build done this summer :-)  Or someone @Ryan Arth ;-) could organize an informal akron BP meetup at the Mustard Seed Highland Square, mezzenaine, indoor-outdoor options ... coffee wine beer organic vegetable juices something for everyone 

The house is obviously vacant old newspapers, overgrown brush, city violations in door, etc.

Both properties have been very profitable due to the fact that i completely redesigned them in the modern style that i am accustomed to designing and people love them.

Also be aware of the square footage of the properties, as there can be a pretty large variance...also be aware of the styles as for instance a victorian rowhouse will likely have a higher arv than a federal style row house.There are other parts of Frederick you could probably flip in, but the smaller size of these downtown rowhouses really helps to cap your repair expenses since there is only so much you can spend in those small things.

Copper needs a 'compression style' while galvanized uses a 'pipe thread style'.The compression style looks like a Nut and the copper pipe just disappears into it.Pipe threading is obvious.

I love how it's broken down barney-style. 

If you want to learn how to comp a property there's a whole lot of resources available here on BP and even on Youtube.I suggest you read past "Step 4" in the article for this guy's comp strategy:https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/04/2...With that said, It's an art not a science really as almost everyone has a different style of comp'ing properties and if you ask an agent to show you how they do it, it'll only be so helpful as your resources for getting data will be different. 

Not sure I'm digging the style. :D

I am putting in an offer on a 5 bedroom mansion-style house and was thinking to finish the basement and add in a weight room.