An "A" would generally be new construction, with newer amenities and finishes (security, granite, well lit, open floor concept, etc.)Likewise, an "A" neighborhood would tend to be an area with newer properties, a top-rated school district, high-wage earners, etc.

It will need approximately $25,000 in rehab to include electrical, updated bath and kitchen, new light fixtures, new flooring, and finish second bedroom. 

The contractor that we use charges around $20/sq ft I believe... but that is just the cost for remediation... not to rebuild and finish (i.e. drywall, paint, etc.)

What were the stats of the house to start and to finish?

He has $150k in the ground and would offer the house to me at he cost because he wants to finish it.

The reason is not that there are no tenants looking, but rather: A new building is an unknown to tenants, so there are no reviews online and the amenities are a question mark; andDuring interim occupancy, which is when most investors put their units up for lease, the common areas are not yet finished, and construction activities are still taking place in the building; andThere is usually a flood of units hitting the market for rent in a new building, so anyone who choose some nicer upgrades or colours, or who has a better layout, will lease first. 6 - Transportation Anyone noticed that with each year that goes by, it takes a little longer to get around the City?

. :)   I know the idea of decking over probably sounds like a hack and that it would look terrible, but I was inspired by the old craftsman style wooden front porches when I decided how to finish it out and used it as an opportunity to add a little personality to the front of the house. 

Im still in school finishing my degree while I do that im just goin to keep learning new information about real estate.

I just caution because a lot of people don't realize what they are getting into with that kind of setup.I work with a company who does that model in Philly, but the only reason I recommend them and trust them to do it is because I've been working with them for years on fully-finished turnkeys and I know their business principles and finished products and such.

Her company is always here taking showers cooking & leaving the kitchen a mess.