Many different factors such as current expenses, condition of the property, additional revenue opportunities, surrounding neighborhood/surrounding rents. 

Make vacant delivery a condition of the sale, and then the seller will have a several hundred thousand dollar investment as incentive to push the relative out.

Our lease states the unit is to be returned in the condition it was received.  

Everything seems to be in good condition but this is done incorrectly. 

I'm thinking this would help me understand the exact condition of the home.What do you think?

(bedroom carpets are in good condition)2. 

The exterior walls are all in great condition, and just had all new siding and windows three years ago.This house is definitely within my price range as I’m starting out as a college kid investing, so funds are low.

Everyone knows what the conditions for VA loans are, i'm more curious if it's worth doing a 4plex in Columbus or if Cleveland might be worth looking into. 

With current market conditions, it involves putting hundreds of opportunities through the funnel, often through direct to owner marketing or extensive broker relationships.3rd party PM is less about ACTIVE vs PASSIVE than it is about PROFITABLE vs UNPROFITABLE. 

CapEx for a fixer-upper will be totally different than it will be for a turnkey, vacancies vary between property types and locations, and repairs depend on the property condition and the quality of the tenants.