Check with your association to nail down the HOA fees.Run the numbers like you are renting it out from Day 1 and you won't lose money when you decide to move on to the next property.

@Russell Holmes You hit the nail on the head.

Durability of vinyl with the thickness to cover minor floor imperfections, suitable for bathrooms and has in 18 months shown zero signs from my German Shepard running around on it, where h.d. brand vinyl has been noticeably scratched by  dog nails.

It would have tile or polished concrete floors (with radiant heat), and doggy doors to enclosed patios.  

The neighbor claims that she got a nail in her tire and it was because of my guys leaving nails in the alley.

They are just helping you ask the hard questions you need to be asking as you evaluate the deal.I think Joel nailed the financing thing.

When all they have is a hammer, the danger is that everything might start looking like a nail.

Brian, I think you nailed it.

You got it, you hit the nail right on the head!

. , you nailed the "schools" question.