I have family in Little Italy, and thoroughly enjoy the city so I plan on being here for the long haul.

Our maint crew hauled off the mattress and a broken dresser drawer that she left at the curb.

So figure wear and tear,, EXAMPLE for a 8 unit building2 br usually max of 4 people  that times 8 is    32 people with possible 32 cars,, 32 flushes, 32 showers, (hot water heater's aren't cheep) 32 people throwing out trash, 32 people using the washer / dryers/ and overall grimy hands on walls in hallways, and muddy feet on carpet.. usually more family type situations with smaller kids and more noise, more toys, and more people issues in general, like living in a jail they go bonkers1 Br usually max of 2 people that times 8 is 16 people,, so less of everything I'd take a 16 unit building much quicker than a 8 unit Studio's  are simple but rare to find a building with just studio's they are the best,, in my opinion.I have 4 studios and love it

So my question is what do need to do in order get in the place and haul their stuff out.  

Be in it for the long haul!

I've been toying with the calculators and reading here every Chance I have and loving it all because I feel more ready daily. just trying to get past the hurdle of the fear of the first deal and keep coming up with this nagging question with all the talk of a potential bubble. 

First, you'll need to take the home through abandoned property and then you'll need to have an expert come haul it off.  

If he is paying his rent and can afford it you may earn a tenant for the long haul as he obviously like things being done for him...he'll never want to leave

Then you have to have the discipline to really block out all the marketing, social draws, tools, toys, etc that threaten to take your $20k-$25k away.If you successfully save the $25k, it will still take you ten years to save $250k.

At least try to see what she or her sister can afford to have you move.Now I am self insure myself.. so in oregon I if the home is abandoned i simply go in and haul every thing to the dump...