If you can't stack the deck in your favor in this manner, then don't play the game.

In regards to the roof, the section of roof is literally built underneath a deck for the upstairs unit.  

I actually like condos for a first-time investment because the risk of loss is lower than a single family because you are not responsible for foundation, roof, windows, decks, stairs and many other things that can drive your first single family into the ground.

I'm looking for a general handyman and also carpet, paint, concrete, deck/roof related work.

(Deduct it as an expense) You want them to feel they are walking into a home with nice touches, books, deck of cards, a painting.

Ya see if you are doing a long distance flip you already have the deck stacked against you.You don't know the market as well as the locals.

There are decks with stairs attached to the back of the building for use by tenants.  

I'm looking for recommendations for a licensed contractor who can repair outdoor steps to a second floor deck.

We recently had a deck built the top riser was off 3/8 of an inch the inspector made the contractor rip off the entire set of steps.. and start from scratch.. so before you start making the landings narrower..( any restrictions on width) I'd call inspector..Can you add a landing on the ground level a base platform if that's the section of stairs that's off.. or a cement pad..

I keep 3 lenders on deck and when I don’t like my number, I change guys.