Bear in mind this is a business contract, there are no hard and fast rules so long as everything you do is legal.You and your perspective partner need to determine exactly what kid of deal you want to conduct.

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Plenty of tenants aren't going to like cement floors.People with young kids don't want their offspring running around inside and falling on concrete.I've seen "nice" looking concrete in high end homes, and I've see concrete floors in cheaper outdated homes just look silly.

Current kids move out in May, new groups change over in June.

I assume you can roll paint, so while you have these contractors lined up, as them what the cost would be, see what paint costs along with your materials and consider your time, doing this may save you some money on small things you might do yourself, but you can present the bids and the appraisal to base your offer on.You also need to explain that an appraisal is an estimate, not a true value and that you need to make a reasonable profit if you are in the business and justify your offer.Saying older lady doesn't mean much, if she is elderly I suggest you take some additional steps after you get a contract and that is to involve some center of influence, her kids, her attorney or someone who may advise her.

I was lucky enough to purchase a multi-family building in a gentrifying area of Brooklyn 8 years ago.I've gotten very lucky and have not had a bad tenant or even a bounced check in 8 years if you could believe that.I currently work a 50 hour a week full time job and have two young kids so it's difficult to devote time to locating good deals in the area.

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