I'm a pretty handy guy but this would be outside of my realm, but my experience helps me understand how much this type of improvement should cost.Improvements: remodel kitchen and bathroom, paint interior, fix exterior scafolding.How should I go about finding a contractor?

To answer your question, that’s one of the biggest pieces to buying OOS: understanding the market you’re investing in and finding solid deals, not just ones that look good on paper.We have found what works and repeat it as much as funds allow.

Understanding exactly who is the decision maker for property is not as simple as looking through the assessor records.

Also know that upon sale sometimes the presence of more water meters increases value.Curious to understand the forum's opinion on the best water meter configuration given costs OR if it’s just not worth it and I should leave the one master meter and stick with RUBS on all 4 units.

You'll never get your best deal until you understand what the other side is dealing with. 

If you like to be risky with your capital maybe try putting it in some index funds, crypto, or stocks that you believe in and understand and then take it out when its made a good return and then use it for the downpayment.  

I understand you are frustrated, mad and rightfully so.I will always be here for you and to support you all the way until the end. 

Seller is understandably getting really upset, because what the bank is asking for could take weeks and we were already supposed to have closed.Any adviceAloha Leah, this is very common as the other lender stated above.

I've done this several times, it can be a little awkward sometimes but most tenants understand.

Licensed in both Hawaii and Vermont at the moment, navigating acquisitions and depositions by collaborating the directions of my client with grounded professional understanding.