I have never before said that I have exhausted my efforts without acheiving my mission....or at least felt confident that I was making head way.

.; repair as neededInspect plumbing for leaks, clean aerators on faucetsTake care of any insect problems you may haveClean and repair deck/patio as neededClean out window wells of debrisCheck and clean dryer vent, other exhaust vents to exterior of homeClean garage________________________________________________________________Do the landlords on this forum perform any of these tasks? 

I had the chief building inspector come out and tell us what we needed and it was the following (not an exhaustive list) which ended in us killing the deal and the owner price-dropping a good 40-50k and selling as as single-family.  

I created a more exhaustive list of every flip I could find in the area in the last year (I searched homes that had sold twice in the last 12 months) that I can send anyone if they request it.

My brothers in law are in construction too (1 works for me - who can run materials, 1 owes his own company which I helped set up).Minuses:- I could get tied up with so much work that I wouldn't have time to find/do any flips myself- Exhausted and won't be able to smartly manage well on neither sides- I wanted to spend more time with my family.  

I think the other important factor is most of the experienced and real investors here have exhausted or would never qualify for good financing.

This piqued her interest as she was exhausted and very frustrated with the situation.

Buy OOS, you need to worry about way more uncertainties and lose control.Even if there is a correction, your ability to withstand that would also be greater with your own residence, since you have to live somewhere.

@Michael Greenberg I have played with this for a few years and after an exhaustive amount of analysis, and creating my own algorithms and scenarios, it throughly depends on which days and seasonality.

And those contractors often are as dumb as the tenants, what he told you is more than likely because the solution wasn't obvious (I saw a probably in there). co leaks out of the exhaust of the furnace, through the chimney. make sure the flu is metal taped and sealed, the chimney is sealed......maybe its your gas hot water heater??....