Im in a situation that mirrors this in a way.

Even if unmodified, the shields/sleeves on the wires have deteriorated with age - or become part of someone's nest - leaving exposed wiring in walls, ceilings and attics ... we had an incident a few years ago where a tenant drove a nail to hang a mirror and shorted out three rooms {new acquisition at the time that has since been rewired}.Additionally, household electrical demands (a few light bulbs, a radio, and {perhaps} an electric icebox and/or range) were far less in the age of K-n-T and installations were not designed to accommodate today's electronic lifestyle.  

I think it is a good way to network and there are good topics and information you can pull from them for the $200 I'd just say don't get roped in the smoke and mirrors!

-Replaced appliances-Refinished cabinets and replaced tops-Refinished bathtubs and replaced vanities and toilets/mirrors-Replaced all lighting-Septic repair (replacing 2 damaged drain lines) What was the outcome?

Talk with neighbors.Hire a professional property inspector, unless you know construction.Look at comparative values, such as MLS, Zillow, Eppraisal, Trulia, others.Let Seller make the first offer.Practice dropping your jaw and rolling your eyes before a mirror.

I've been looking at properties from 60 to 200 units and the only difference I've noticed between these big boys and the duplexes of the world is that the large properties use lots of smoke and mirrors while the smaller properties either don't know, or are far less subtle in their lies and misrepresentations.Here's an example, and by no means the most egregious one I've seen.

Definitely something I’m hoping to mirror!

Mirror Wrap?

I tend to agree with this and it mirrors what Bruce Norris talked about at the oakland eventat least as it related to west coast...

My best advice mirrors those above, focus on the positive.