If you want to find a fixer then go after that kind of property.

All common areas that your tenant will be reasonably expected to use must be done.

Justin Jones congrats on the lifelong achievements, it's a rare thing to have the kind of relationship that you and your mother have.

You can find all kinds of contracts online, but any seasoned investor (and real estate agent) would strongly encourage you to have it reviewed by an attorney prior to use.Oftentimes, off the shelve documents work fine... until something goes wrong and then all bets are off.

Underestimating the Importance of Allocating the Time and Money necessary to Fix the Problem.These are the most common reasons, but certainly there are others.

It's easily scalable, and a large number of ready-made growth solutions exist because it's a common software. 

I have been told that the common areas such as the hallways, stair cases, any outdoor lighting have to be put on a separate meter when renting out a multifamily home.

Unless you are going to file some kind of discrimination suit against the bank based on what you feel is arbitrary denial, banks do not have to grant everyone a loan just because they qualify - they just can't deny you a loan based on one of the protected classes (religion, race, etc).

This is the kind of stuff that new investors would love to know.

Thank you all for the kind greeting.