If the appliance is something I know I can repair if need be, then ill ask for lower price.I do agree buying store bought has saved me hours of hassle, and I can go to one spot. 

What is the amoritization time frame?

Recently, it has been hard to find enticing prospects and I'm beginning to think that I should lower my required return expectations given where we currently sit in the market cycle if I want to continue investing on LI.I'm still relatively new to RE investing.

Agreed with Krystle on being prepared to accept a lower rent especially if you want to get a tenant in there in a timely fashion.

Also even if I did, my interest rate is lower than the current rates.

Getting rid of the PMI makes sense if it actually lowers your payment. 

Influx of a lot more units at lower prices drags the median down, even if prices are actually rising.And interesting caution on the appreciation and interest rates.

Should a 24 unit apartment have similar or lower expenses to 12 duplexes?

It seems here in the Bay Area, it is starting to soften, DOM increasing, some sellers having to accept lower than listing price.

One reason I love this asset class is the opportunity for forced appreciation through building income and/or lowering operating expenses.One factor out of an investor's hands - it seems - is the market cap rate, which will ultimately decide the asset's value at sale.My question is: how volatile are are these cap rates?