Within minutes of uploading entire disclosure packet, it automatically detects various type of documents (home inspection, TDS, solar, roof, pest etc.) and creates an insightful report of safety risks, costly repairs.

-I inform the Water district that our repairs are done. 

Every deal is different, and every person is looking for different marginsAfter Repair Value (ARV) - Rehab Costs - Purchase Price - Fees (holding costs, closing costs, selling fees) = Net Profit (before taxes).Are you ok with the net profit based on how long it's gonna take from start to closing? 

20k is just your reserves for repairs once you buy with the minimum being 15k.

@Maria JeanetteHere are some of the downsides of putting real estate into a self directed IRA or 401k.No tax deductions: You can’t claim deductions for property taxes, mortgage interest, depreciation, repairs, improvements and other property-related expenses.Property expenses: All expenses, repairs, and maintenance costs must be paid with IRA or 401k funds.

-Should I ask for credits to repair? 

Especially, after the storms and the loss of the projected income and they have no way to repair or replace everything that was lost.  

Hey @Steve Johnson, I found your website but it does not explicitly mention HVAC and I actually was about to ask on the forum if anyone had a recommendation for a furnace repair job... not a big job, one unit in a duplex not working properly.

Rent Per Unit $‎650 $‎700 Other Income $‎750 $‎800 Less Vacancy $‎(3,120) $‎(3,360) Operating Expenses $‎18,790 $‎19,809 Repairs $‎4,000 $‎4,200 Capital Expenses $‎2,000 $‎2,100 Landscaping $‎1,500 $‎1,575 Utilities Vacant Units $‎288 $‎302 Property Taxes $‎6,000 $‎6,300 Insurance $‎1,500 $‎1,575 Management $‎3,002 $‎3,232 Other $‎500 $‎525 Net Operating Income $‎41,241 $‎44,831 Financing Expenses $‎22,224 $‎22,224 Cashflow $‎19,017 $‎22,607 Down Payment $‎21,000 $‎21,000 Cash on Cash Return 90.55% 107.65% Keep in mind, this return doesn't even include the principle pay down on the loans.

In MA, tenants generally have 30 days to pay repair costs.