Desirables: 8 min walk to trains to NYC and 2 parking spaces.I feel the property was not built well and future leaks are inevitable. 

Some of them have the desire & extra cash to fly out to attend the inspection.

It seems like it should not be legal, in effect taking something without any LL compensation (freedom to use unit for whatever LL desires at the end of lease).Besides my primary issue that the law changes an existing contract, it also makes it harder to get rid of less than ideal tenants that raises risks and costs.  

.- Investment Lock-Up: While there’s a chance your funds could be tied up for a bit, if the property is well-designed and in a desirable area, you might see appreciation that allows for refinancing sooner than you think.Buying an existing property:- Less Risk: Existing properties come with a track record, so you can analyze their performance and potential more easily.

I agree though that factors come up to change how one desires to finance. 

Some properties will require different rehabbing than others, but we will stick as closely as possible to the system we have in place for ALL properties.TEAMS AND SYSTEMS In time, our team will grow to consist of the following: Agent/Broker CPA Lawyer Escrow Officer/Title Rep Insurance Agent Property Manager Handyman Private Lenders/Equity Partners ContractorsWe will follow the same rehab plan for all properties, as closely as we can, in order to streamline all decisions and maintain the desired budgets for each property.EXIT STRATEGIES AND BACKUP PLANS Our foremost exit strategy will be to sell the property once it has been rehabbed.

With occupancy rates consistently above 95%, Old River Place is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for rental housing.Bascom plans to upgrade unit interiors and enhance the property’s exterior and amenities, offering affordable yet desirable housing.

so, whatever the comps that you need to target are - you go for thosein terms of getting desired rents, certainly finishes will come into play a little bitand then of course you want a safe, high quality rentalone thing to note that is not often pointed out is that, with a BRRRR, the higher you boost the ARV, the higher your mortgage payment is going to be and the lower your cash flowso a few things to consider herehope this helps

A lot hinges on what your desire for your next chapter is.

The goal was disguised as helping protect "the little guy" but it was really to keep FHA buyers out of higher cost desirable 3-4 unit properties in high-cost areas.