I am not comfortable with him continuing to live in the building and am concerned about the safety of the other tenants as well as myself.

In the second case, those two offers will be extremely stressful.True hoarders see value in every possession they have, often valuing their stuff more than own health/safety/comfort. 

Go direct to your local building and safety office (LADBS) and inquire with them.

In lower risk assets, investors are willing to pay more money for safety, so as they bid up the price, the cap rate is lower in the lower risk assets.Its helpful to think about it in terms of bonds.A 2 year treasury is lower risk than a 30 year treasury, so under normal conditions the yield on the 2 year bond is lower than a 30 year bond. 

I typically look for trends in total population, jobs, household income, unemployment rate, safety ratings, school data, general news, and fiscal policy / public initiatives. 

You want to ensure your late fee is not too small otherwise tenants will prioritize paying other bills on time over your rent. 

I found a single family home that was recently rehabbed and made into a 5 unit multi family home, i was wondering if thats legal on their end or should i go to the housing and safety to ask?

Pick a higher rate and a longer term and you get more stability and safety.6.

For a first time buyer, an agent is a safety blanket that provides psychological comfort knowing you have an “expert” to rely on.

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