Consider having a lock that can be easily rekeyed or a pin code enabled lock such that you can easily change things, especially after a drama filled hissy fit where one tenant suddenly leaves out of anger/frustration.8.

I could also argue that building costs and building codes change over time.

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This way, you'll have access to liquidity without the headache of managing separate loans and fees.Predicted Refi Rates: While no one can predict rates with absolute certainty, the general consensus is that rates may stay lower or remain stable in the short term, barring any economic shifts.

First off you do have to be better than Evolve (low bar) and second you have to believe you are :)

Ten years ago, there was almost zero code enforcement so you have a bunch of nonsense that you may not catch with pre-existing stuff and you may get hit with some monster issues down the road. 

We had enough rich friends hear what we were doing; it felt like we cracked a code - a vacation property that made money.

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They wanted upgrades to electrical panel that was upgraded in 2009 to current code  (arc fault breakers) they said they would walk , I said good bye . 

If a seller listed a home for $100,000 but was willng to sell for $94,000 as that was likely the FMV, it would be the same to him if he accepted $100,000 with a 6% seller credit or $94,000.I looked at the zip codes of lower priced homes in Memphis, Cleveland and Indianapolis and they appeared to perform betterMemphis38105 - Prices were $35,700 in 2016 and now $116,000(220%)38106 - Prices were $21,600 in 2016 and now $60,900(180%)Cleveland44108 - Prices were $34,000 in 2016 and now $59,800(74%)44104 - Prices were $36,300 in 2016 and now $60,400(66%)Indianapolis46201 - Prices were $42,900 in 2016 and now $149,000(247%)46222 - Prices were $39,000 in 2016 and now $127,000(225%)I should mention that I don't invest in Memphis, Cleveland or Indianapolis.