I initially tried posting this in the Indiana Discussion forum, but it wouldn't allow it.I am, and have been, working on getting into REI, but have been dealing with a significantly bad case of Paralysis-by-Analysis.In an attempt to start treating, and eventually curing myself from, this horrible sickness, I have decided to get my foot in the door by working as a small scale property manager in the S.

i look at what new houses are going for and take that square foot price as starting point and figure the cost of the land in the new home will make up for the higher percent cost on an addition. hope this helps

I would also be interested in partnering with experienced flippers to at least get my foot in the door.  

This is not a situation for aggressive behavior -- setting foot into this apartment while this particular tenant is still living there would be considered an "aggressive" move, given the info you have given us and it does not matter what the the law says at this point. 

I am a new investor and am interested in starting out on the right foot.  

If you could change the location of the exterior door by moving it a foot or two to the left, then you could easily use the right wall of the kitchen for built-in storage and still have a clear view of the back door from the living room.I like L shaped and U shaped kitchens.

You will find that some of the places in Ithaca rival property prices in Manhattan on a price per sq foot basis.

up her i can have a 100 foot well with a submersible pump installed for about $4K, cant imagine your going 100 ft. and most of the equipment down there is shallow well stuff, so id guess you could get it drilled and piped for $2500Septic seems appropriate, can you limp it along?

@Kelly Moffat  I would agree with @Alex Chin  - excellent ideas to get the foundation of your REI on a solid footing.  

Look at $ per sq foot and $ per bd to compare with the recent sales.