Water pipes can be tested by using compressed air and seeing if the pressure drops over time. 

We need City- and eventually State-level advocacy for investors and homeowners who list their property, BEFORE lawmakers fee any pressure to tighten policy against STR.

Water pressure tank is also near garage door and the low this week has been -10 at night. 

My gut tells me that retail buyers will hesitate and put downward pressure on the sales market.

People become motivated to sell at a great price when there are other pressures, such as divorce, probate or inherited house, medical problems, a partner in jail, relocation, loss of a job.    

It's a great way to network with local investors and real low key so there's no pressure if you're just starting out.

Hence all the pressure on multi family.

@Brad Gibson use the rental calculator on BP and use 10 % for vacancy and 5% each for capex and repairs, 8 % for property management, actual taxes, and get a quote from an insurer to gauge policy cost.Get actuals for garbage, water, electric etc from sellers.Check the assessor website for assessed value and treasurer website to make sure real estate taxes are accurate.Plug in 25% down payment at 5.25% on either a 20 or 25 year am which most likely will balloon in 5 or 7 years...if you want a more specific rate contact a few portfolio lenders like small banks or credit unions near the apartment and give them your scenario to find most accurate/favorable rates to input into BP calculator.Check trulia or www.spotcrime.com to gauge criminal element.Finally check with commercial real estate agents and inquire about cap rates for similar properties in the area and see how that compares with the cap rate on BP calculator.That should give you the basics to help you evaluate deal.PS-Read "Multi Family Millions" by Dave Lindahl.Good luck!

In Calif I'm required to do a pre-move out inspection if requested but he did not give me 48 hours notice of the date and time (which I think is intentional as a pressure tactic).

that is a good one to let slide if he is giving you a good deal on the other property but if you are willing to risk an issue on the next purchase you might be able to pressure him to give you something.