The ongoing risks of hurricanes and other natural disasters continue to drive up insurance costs, adding another layer of complexity for both buyers and sellers in the market.5.

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In my latest sale, even though I could have easily added the egress for a 3rd, my agent simply planted the suggestion for another bedroom in the ad. 

We have a 14-page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

Added a detached garage.

In this deal, the primary value was added through swift execution rather than extensive renovations.

With the 7k added to the cash flow it cash flows at the purchase price they want.

We renovated the upstairs with included: new kitchen countertops and backsplash, adding a half bath and laundry room to the main floor, refinishing the hardwood floors, painting everything, refreshing the main and master bathrooms (paint, new fixtures, regrouting tub/shower surrounds).

You can find great 2-4 unit buildings at reasonable prices (compared to New York City), and many of them need to be fixed up, which is an added bonus of equity if you are willing to tackle a renovation.I'd suggest somewhere along the blue line (train) in the northwest part of the city, where you can find some priceless neighborhood vibes.Plus, the real estate community is unmatchable...tons of people willing to give you a hand up.

Ideally I keep the relationship with the utility companies and then the tenants pay me their split.My two concerns though are that this is not legal and that tenants wouldn't be willing to do this sort of ad hoc split.