Duplex was a foreclosure and has numerous small and medium issues including plaster work, plumbing, electrical work, tuck pointing and some other projects.

The whole reason for the negative rates is a weak middle class with diminished earning/spending power, with no more Fed firepower to help out.

5 properties is pretty ambitious, but if you can do it more power to you.  

My home warranty covers plumbing, electrical, swamp cooler, most appliances, it also covers faulty work and things like that.

Framing, Electrical, Drywall, Trim and Carpet.  

Super easy as long as the trustee has full powers. 

@Joshua WomackI totally agree with @Mindy Jensenabout the power of cash in getting deals.  

Additionally, while a precipitous fall in oil prices has had a negative impact on “oil patch” locations, it has effectively increased the spending power of the American consumer.While there are still concerns regarding the overall health of the economy, the current real estate lending environment remains active and strong as a whole.

Plumbing, electrical, cleanliness, etc.

On average what kind of Fixed expenses am i looking at for Water, Sewere, Electricity and garbage.