At this point I'm inclined to average fuel usage over the last few years and come up with a heat included number to add to the rent.

Rental prices for a 3bd/2ba/2cg home 1500-2000sqft can easily range from $1,800-2,600 per month. 4) Major employers in Central NM include Sandia National Labs, Los Alamos National Labs, Kirtland Air Force Base, FBI, US Federal Government, State of New Mexico, ABQ Public Schools, University of New Mexico, Central NM Community College, Presbyterian Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lovelace Healthcare, UNM Hospitals/Cancer Center/Level I Trauma Center/Regional Medical Center, Netflix Studios & Film Industry, Solar Panel Manufacturing & Renewable Energy Industry, Meow Wolf, Amazon Fulfillment and Distribution Centers, etc.

Include expenses like utilities, HOA fees, and reserves

@Anish KoshyThere is a lot of information out there on how to do your proper due diligence on a syndication, including the sponsor.

I grew up in the industry and still have a hard time with holding contractors accountable.thx Adam - We agreed from the start that we would pay the $500 a month as they sounded great in an interview , go to town council meetings on our behalf , and do some in house work like put up blinds  and minor repairs that is included in that fee.

I'm brand new to the forum and your message caught my attention.  

A lot of OR users on here, including me, and we dont have this problem

You are going to pay much more for any type of work done (not including all the headaches associated with it) so in my opinion it's better to buy something that's already turnkey. 

Important things to check include opening and closing every cabinet, looking under sinks, pushing on doors and cabinets, and checking commonly used areas.

My offer did include an inspection contingency which I would not be willing to remove, but they didnt seem to have an issue with that specifically.