I'm trying to decide which inspection to do, and the current inspector that I'm looking at offers a basic inspection, as well as add-ons that cover:-Radon-Sewer-Termite-Well water potability I'm wondering if any of the add-on inspection items are things that commonly pose problems for homes in Columbus? 

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

In addition to the higher cash flow and 'house hacking' advantages others have cited, multifamily properties often have strong maintenance cost benefits which improve with a greater number of units.My wife and I have a few 6 flat buildings; one roof, one yard, one furnace, one boiler, but 6 separate units paying rent.Also you'll often find multifamily buildings have some incremental income opportunities, for example detached garages or parking areas where you can add on parking fees, shared laundry areas that can be run coin op, etc.Good luck, and congratulations (in advance) on your first property!

@Jessica Wygal GarzaIt's always in the fine printMost of these companies require you to purchase their service software or some other add on support product at a cost of 3000 to 6000 Plus.

Goal would be to add on as we can improving the property and adding homes as we can afford safely with the long goal being all homes paid for and just maintaining the community.

Include your cost estimates and ask your general contractor what to add on your list.

@Wayne Brooks If that’s the plan people want to use I like to add one small step.

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.