(this is a nationwide phenomenon though), yet vacant homes up here also get the aluminum sideing ripped off, furnace, hot water heater stolen etc. and then it's sold for scrap or whatever?

(This is partially due to the insane drought the southeastern US saw this summer)My advice, remove the pool.

If that is the case, then simply installing new aluminum combination storm windows is probably the best answer.

I once flipped a house in about 2 weeks that had 6 aluminum sliding patio doors.

I'm new to this, but even with my limited knowledge I can see that you need to be as familiar with the area as possible, so I'll be keeping my eye on what's happening in the southeastern US markets - and tapping into the knowledge of the members here.

We are located in Southeastern Mass.

Duplex 2bd 1b upstairs 1bd 1 b down 1000 month total rent 53,900 seller pays closing20% downMonthly................ vacancy 80 capex 100 insurance 35 P&I 272.80 repairs 50 water 35 PM 100 tax 75 New roof in 2011 Separate utilities new water heaters and furnace 2011 aluminum siding no gargage cash flow 252.20 11.69 cap rate opinions??

My name's Julian and I am a VERY new RE investor in South Eastern Washington state.

It just lasts a short while, nonetheless...nasty.We don't usually get inspections so we look for aluminum wiring; patched spots, fake vents etc around plumbing stacks to indicate prior termite treatments and ......what do you look for?

Aluminum single-strand wire (fire hazard), is the wiring in the house modern (conduit/Romex sheathing vs Knob and Tube), are outlets grounded?