We typically invest in long term single family rentals but open to anything that works in this market. 

Typically like Nathan said most improvements cost more than the value they add, but if it's somewhat close to even then it may help in resale.

The seller still wants a big chuck of the capital out while the buyer can typically just get a loan for 5% down if it's a single family or duplex with an interest rate in today's world between 6.5 and 8%.

They are quoting rent PLUS utilities. 

You would typically sell or refinance at that point.Use a good attorney with experience with these transactions and they would hammer out the details. 

@Greg Heden you will typically not get a very good return on the improvements unless you bought distressed property that needs improvements to be livable.

Expenses naturally rise with inflation - insurance, property tax, utilities...Those two factors, by definition, result in lower NOI down the road than in-place/year 1 NOI.

So to answer your question, insurance companies will typically send out a third party inspector to determine cause of damages to see which party is culpable.

It's good to use a management company as the will typically have a proven process for raising rents.

I have closed some loans for clients located in China, Spain, and Japan thus far in 2024 and they all utilized embassy or apostille notary.