50% over rehab estimate even with 9k for cement work seems like a lotWill you work with the same contractor or try to find a better one?

Motivated sellers (there are always a few in any market who need to sell and move) would have to lower their asking price to find a buyer who is able to make an offer.https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/affordability-index.aspWith regards to finding the local opportunity areas, the seasoned investors there said they followed the cement trucks to the job sites.

Also, we would not need to add any new stairs if we go with Option 2.Can anyone think of any issues that might help us reach a decision (e.g., zoning, taxes, etc.)?  

The foundation isn’t cracked but rather the sewer pipe coming through the foundation was not sealed properly.We were thinking of putting cement around it and resealing with tar.The joists were never underwater but wet from the humidity and moisture.

Owner occs will have an easier time getting along day to day, as will those who own something that is safe in all other aspects, i.e. ceiling height, stairs etc. 

Duplex up the 3rd floor 2br 1ba into a 3br 2ba duplex unit refinishing the attic into a master suite with a spiral stair case oh and sky lights yes everyone loves sky lights that was a must haha Market rate rents as per MLS comps and personal experience leasing in neighborhood.

I wasn't sure how to edit  this but things just went from bad to worse. tenant claimed she fell down the stairs and hurt herself due to the hazardous conditions of replacing the floor.

in NYC and perhaps other places too, its a big difference between a full brick building (where all 4 exterior walls are from brick) or a building which is frame, even with a brick front wall.i would really appreciate if anyone could explain me how i can find out on a building with a brick exterior wall in front, and the rest of the three exterior walls are covered with cement, if its all brick from inside?

We've had a lot of tenants leave bigger, 3-bed, 3-level properties because they want one-level houses so they don't have to walk up and down the stairs.2) If it's a couple, they have a kid, or divorce.3) Job relocation.

I would still put a hardi board or cement board on it.