The only approach I’ve found effective is offering a deposit alternative, which lowers upfront costs for tenants without devaluing your property.

We abated the walls, and that added $10,000 to our costs.

Question: assuming an ideal brrrr that has all investment extracted at the refinance, why would you choose a low cost market over a high cost market?

Your taxes are none of the ex wife's business and this would seem to address your concerns.I would also put her on notice that future requests for financial discovery will be two-way and if a discrepancy is seen in the other direction you will seek support from her.

How much do you net (including financing costs)?

The parties will jointly appoint an acceptable mediator and will share equally in the cost of such mediation.

Looking for something with low acquisition cost, and meets or exceeds the 1% rule.  

.: I’m currently renovating a rental property and exploring ways to manage costs without compromising on quality.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

@Dhruv Patel I believe you are getting ahead of yourself....Where in the US are you all-in (land acquisition, soft costs, hard construction) on new construction multi-family for $100/ft.