In my market it is pretty uncommon, and I just tried out the strategy and it did not pan out.

I'm pretty sure that it's very uncommon (or non-existent) for small multifamily houses in the Bronx to have separate water meters for each apartment. 

And even when they're not rented, it's not uncommon for an asset manager to have a few properties in his/her portflolio for more than a year.Dreaming?

However being quoted higher terms for out of state is not uncommon.

Every multifamily property 5 units and up will need a commercial loan, and there are several differences vs a residential mortgage:Larger down-payment required - there are programs that lend up to 80% in multifamily (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac both do this), but with a loan size of less than $1,000,000, it's uncommon.

So it is not uncommon. 

although like I said its not uncommon to reserve the timber rights.. you would get a better price on the dirt.. but its going to make your sales to homeowners a little tougher.. 

They aren’t uncommon in Las Vegas. 

He can/will actually make you tear it out and do it over and this is not uncommon (my experience is in California FYI)It doesn't matter how skilled your Dad is (and bless his heart for helping you out).....but he is either licensed to perform the trade or he is not. 

It's not uncommon to find a building with rents 50% below market.