I think it will cost more to heat with electric, which will drive down his rent rates and hurt his bottom line.

You can adjust them and shorter PPP's tend to have higher rates than long PPP's so keep these in line with you strategy with the property whether you want to hold long-term or refinance in a few years.If you're still looking for financing I'd be happy to help.

DIY A first-time DIYer can expect to spend several hours replacing a kitchen faucet.The time it takes depends on your experience and the faucet's complexity.You'll need tools like wrenches, a putty knife, and a small bucket.You'll also need materials like supply lines, silicone caulk, and plumbers tape.You may be tempted to be cheap and estimate only 30 minutes, but you should estimate an hour to be safe.What about the time to go to the property to figure out if a 2-hole or 3-hole faucet is needed, then drive to Home Depot to get it, drive back to install and then head either to the next job or back to the office?

Electric: is the easiest to split, but may require holes cut in walls to separate the units.Gas: gas lines aren't as flexible as wires, but it can usually be done affordably.Water: most cities will NOT install additional water meters on a property.

Bank Credit Line How did you add value to the deal?

Don't be afraid to ask them why they don't want to apply.When I'm having pricing discussions with owners I work with, I always remind them: a month of vacancy costs your bottom line more than a unit filled with a rent reduction.

Instead, you could explore pulling equity out through a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or a cash-out refinance.

@Josh Smith just like any rental property you buy, manage, rehab, etc. nobody cares as much about your bottom line as you do.

Research ways to use your education to help you qualify for a loan (did you know that some lenders allow college credits that translate directly to the line of work the graduate pursues to count towards work experience, accelerating the borrower's opportunity to get approved for a mortgage?). 

It could indicate they lack sufficient knowledge or experience in professional property management, which may lead to costly issues for you down the line.