But you could see the distinct advantage I had it was huge.I feel sorry for folks doing this in PA and other states that are so antiquated..  

You should ask for whatever they got from the previous seller for their due diligence but the last two years and particularly the last year are what's really important.Can you piece together their income from the multiple accounts they have? 

I was already well into the remediation policy after Helene on 4 units, now picking up the rest of the pieces.

I was already well into the remediation policy after Helene on 4 units, now picking up the rest of the pieces. 

I remember when I was starting out, deal analysis felt like trying to solve a complex puzzle without all the pieces.

I've found MOST quality contractors wont' use the materials you've bought because MOST newer isnvestors will buy the cheapest pieces and parts they can find, often providing used materials and then the expect the contractor to guaratee their work.

After buying and selling multiple pieces of real estate, we still own a house hack (somewhat unconventional approach with a carriage house & primary home), but we love the flexibility it affords us. 

Option 2 is bad because for an investor to what a piece of equity, they want a return.

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Be careful out there....some of the new builds are not comparable to the old builds....many of the newer ones are all siding, no brick, no light fixtures or ceiling fans...just LED recessed lighting...no doorbell, no garage door opener, no attic stairs, one piece tubs, vs tiled baths, no landscaping, no trees, and on and on....they've taken out virtually every single cost.