The only silver lining is that with less home maintenance yo attend to his health is improving - he's 53.

Since most of my tenants are long term (over 5 years, some over 10 and two over 20) I will not hesitate to reno when needed instead of waiting for a vacancy, especially when there is a structural need or health risk at hand.Here is the previous thread on this topic.http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/118940-anyone-renovate-while-unit-is-occupied

I might go at like this:Labor48 = 8 units to be plastered at 6 workdays each + materials60 = 6 units needs some framing x 10 workdays each18 = Plumber days18 = Electrician days36 = Handyman daysX 2 cause I don't know what I'm talking about------------360 days x $240 = 86,400Materials/Packed work180k = 18 Ikea kitchens with appliances installed :-)$36k = 18 bathrooms installed$18k = 18 units painted$43k = $10/ft x 4300$18k = $1k per unit Fixtures Lights and Plumbing----------------$295kContingency of 20%-------------$440,000 TOTAL not including permits, health insurance, chocolate, and beer

uDirect is also one of the few custodians that will work with Health Savings accounts.

Building department sited the building for work without a permit and the Health Department declared it a health hazard because they saw needles laying around after the drug raid.

You are right Simon, they are all Socialists.They have really wierd stuff in here, I pay socialist taxes to cover healthcare and it costs less than a private healthcare insurance in US.The health cost per capita in US is the highest in the world because it's the best.My wife had to go to the hospital 3 times and did not pay a dime, while sometimes with private insurance you still have to pay a flat fee each time you go there, crazy socialist stuff.My buddy in US had his wife and daughter seek treatment and spent thousands, almost went bankrupt and started smoking, but he likes it.

If a cat is causing damage to your units, it's because the owner is doing something wrong such as not cleaning their litter box, not caring for the animal's health, and not getting it fixed.

It's very generalized and they don't look for code compliance or violations although most inspectors will point out obvious code violations such as missing plumbing cleanout or electrical outlet distance from floor etc...you should rely on an inspection to give you a general idea of the health of the property.

I hope you have a very health reserve account.

You can also ask if there are any health concerns that require any special living requirement.