.- Lazy property manager that hasn't raised rents fast enough, maybe they don't want to lose good tenants, maybe they don't want to find new ones- Some units have a better view, are upgraded, or have nicer features of some kind- Maybe some include water or heat and some don't?

@Ruchi Patel --The Green Card is handled by the NJ Dept. of Community Affairs (DCA), which is a state level agency.From a City standpoint, you'll have a number of hurdles, both zoning and building related.The property's zoning designation may not permit a 3-family use as of right (per the current zoning code), so in order for them to allow a conditional 3-family use, you'd need a variance.If they grant the variance (which is a process in and of itself), you will likely face challenges from a building standpoint as well as they may require you to bring certain elements of the building up to code (i.e., fire suppression / sprinkler system).

For some reason back then, despite some torrid summer heat and occasionally nasty hail storms in Dallas, they don't have covered parking.

Often the price difference does not justify more than cosmetic rehab despite the gaping holes in the floors and the decades old electric floor heat.

Oakland is really heating up as people get pushed out of SF because of insane prices and this should help as well:http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottbeyer/2015/09/26/after-ubers-move-will-oakland-become-a-tech-hub/

Was there a reason that you added those bricks on the bedroom wall behind the TV or was that just a design element?

Am I correct that a mini/multi split system can provide both heating and cooling?

Six pack of soda and 2 thermos of water a day at least...must have been over 110* plus reflective heat. 

We've been buying ~1998 3/2s in Oklahoma for $8,500 in excellent condition with all appliances and central heat and air.  

the heating system needs to be addressed and this is where i need some help.