Ensure that you're comparing apples to apples as well, meaning the properties you use for comparison's sake should not only be of a similar style, size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms but should also be in similar quality to the level you intend to remodel your rental.If you are working with an agent and are trying to buy on market, they should be able to help with this.

We started with purchasing turn key suited homes, but due to market shifts and our comfort level we moved to building the same style homes as purpose built rentals….

Bedroom sizes are "Chicago style" (aka small) which is the toughest sell of the apartment.It's gotten tons of attention so I am sure it will be leased up without a vacancy.

I built a 20x10 cedar deck in the backyard, new LVP flooring, replaced interior trim to a craftsman style, painted all of the cabinetry.

Also we do not allow changes to the structure of the house on our Home Style loans …..most lenders have the same guidelines.

It is not 100% finished as I have friend that is going to format it into a feature magazine style layout, but I am not letting great get in the way of good at this point.

This deal is in the KC Missouri region - three small brick duplexes, 2 bedroom shotgun style setup with a small kitchen and backyard.

Basically, we purchased the wrong house, which was a custom built house, built by a french architect (french style).

The most common portfolio style loan in Texas is a 20 year adjustable rate loan.

(my background: been doing wetland delineations and permitting in the gulf coast states for 10 years)I'd recommend you contact a local environmental consultant on that one.