I’m trying to get a better understanding of the unlevered IRR hurdles SFR / BTR investors have for value-add improvements.By "value-add improvements" I’m referring to upgrades made to a property that increase rent or purchase value, often including kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, solar and other energy efficiency improvements, fresh paint, a new garage door, finishing a basement, adding a deck, and updating flooring, to name a few.I’ve been hearing a lot of different reactions to this question the last few months.

You should be have experience vetting and screening.  

Before the pandemic, Magnolia alone (not including Baylor University or any other Waco attractions) was drawing in 10,000 tourists a week to Waco and a total of 1 million tourists a year.

I would include in your future offers that you want sellers to show proof of lead cert, if not have them pay for it as a part of the sale if it is not present. 

While the IRS does not mandate a physical site visit, the IRS cost segregation audit technique guide (ATG) does suggest conducting “field inspections.”It’s important to note that the ATG is not an official IRS document.It serves as a guide and cannot be used, cited, or relied upon as an authoritative source.However, the recommendations in the ATG are worth considering.According to the guide: “A field inspection is recommended to document the physical details of the building, type of construction, materials used for construction, the assets contained in the building, the size and types of building systems, and any land improvements that were included in the purchase of the property and the condition of that property at the time of purchase.”So while the IRS does not require a site visit for cost segregation studies, following the guidance from the cost segregation audit technique guide can be beneficial.

For a flip, you'll want to get a builder's risk policy, which covers the property during renovations, including any damage from fire, vandalism, or weather while it's vacant.

One Cost Segregation Study is included in our package with the Tax team as well"Curious - which advisors are you working with and what are they charging for the consult and single cost seg study?

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: I like DealMachine because they have skiptracing including in Pro now, but I still think of it more for neighborhood canvassing and mailing (aka driving for dollars) than multifamily acquisition opportunities.

Second position lienholder have done some shady stuff in order to delay a loss, including filing suit against all parties or trying to obtain a temporary restraining order.

After looking into multiple skip tracing services and deciding on Smarter Contact, my partners and I were upset to find there were quite a few charges after paying $300 for the service; including a $140 fee to remove the "reply STOP to unsubscribe" feature.