But inside, I would want to redo the common areas to update the look and could possibly bring in higher rents because of it, maybe an add'l 12% return on my $100k upgrades to update it in increased rents.Chase:More questions:Is there a separate boiler per building or a common heating plant for both buildings?  

If they moved before, they would have to pay back the down payment assistance.When you plant roots for that long, you're more likely to stay.

If its a higher end rental , remove the window and awning , reframe and make a plant window .  

Since you would be living close, I would stop by the property periodically to plant flowers, water plants, hang a bird feeder or add other small touches that make the property seem special. 

(This is why many aircraft, electronic, and other defense plants are leased rather than owned.)

Ownership: The company is the owner and manager.The TrendsMore so than a ‘fad’, ‘trend’, ‘hip’, Coliving surge has it’s roots firmly planted in housing prices, stock, and a massive cultural shift underpinned by technology.

@Michael Plante - if you can't accept less than 20% returns, you'll probably have to keep your money in the market and at risk. 

We have never entered the house and only on the property to fix things you requested.Most visits no one needs to be home, Billy has come to fix mower, drop off plants, paint, supplies, fixed window, screens, weed eater, chainsaw.

Fire season is scary, abatement notices to remove ground coverings and plants that are considered high burning are listed to remove.

I am watching my neighbors and friends go from living on a $100K a year auto plant job to go living off unemployment and there is nothing for them to turn to.