To save those costs, you might want to stick to some year build and older, for example, if you cannot do inspections on the properties that you are buying due to off-market deals or something else that is hindering you (all sellers I buy from do not want anyone in the home till we close).

However, I still struggle to understand the art of estimating rehab costs. 

For residential multifamily properties (1 - 4 units), can you use a home warranty to take care of the repair costs associated with rentals?

The AP has to be open, notorious and hostile...those terms have a legal meaning and essentially it is that you as the owner have been fully deprived of your right to the property.Absent those items above, it sounds like at best they have another legal right which is a "prescriptive easement".

Here's an article with FAQs including the cost of a study.

It sounds like an incredible resource, for $200 having a fully designed materials and fixtures schedule to pair with a labor only GC or a GC that can work well with a prescriptive materials schedule. https://ivoryhome.co/predesigned-packages/Just curious how other people’s experience has been.

Is there an easy way to divide the basement up? Each side of the duplex has access to the basement but below everything is connected together and I want to make sure no side has access to each other. The way I can ima...

Also, what are some other low cost amenities that I can add to my STR that will yield a higher ROI?

This will create more costs. 

Seems like it's in a lower end area so if it is filled you will have tenant issues and turnover cost.