In today's environment its very different than the last 3, 5, 10 years. 

Clint, I'd make sure you understand the implications of quit claim deed at closing with a loan in place under a different name.

if you have to demo it all, way easier to have it done vs spending time or money and less surprises.very different project then 20 yr old cosmetic flips and may require a lot more permitting and upgrades since it's all open the building dept may want you to meet current code as much as possible.

@Shabar Marshall maybe Las Vegas is different but when I list a condo/hoa for sale, I have already asked the association, if seller doesn’t already know, about parking, pets, and rental restrictions so I can answer those questions vs wasting everyone’s time.

I did not know of this career in college so I did not go this route and am now in a different career.

I found ways to be creative because I just couldn't fly 10 hours to deal with repairs or other things that came up.The main difference(s) I see between my small operation of one and something with 30+ units is that I would need a website, lawyer, CPA, and maybe a call center.

I have all the expenses in a different row with repairs at the bottom and a column for each property.There is software you can also use. 

I know Philly safety differ from block to block. 

I will be fulfilling the agreed upon terms until everyone who trusted me to invest their money with me has their promised product.”If this were the case it would be a different story.

There is a difference between filth and clutter and this just looks like they have a bunch of junk they can't let go for some reason.