Since we are practically neighbors, we should coordinate a meet sometime.

I haven't gone to see properties yet, but I've been looking on the major realty sites for a little while now getting practice running numbers.

As you do more analysis you'll be able to streamline things, but when starting out, it's good practice to go through the entire process.

Standard is for me is high end clients who want to improve their home and return the beauty into their ease style and comfort.

What do you safely budget monthly for replacements and improvements of a multi family such as appliances, roof replacement, renovations, appliances, countertops, additions, etc? 

This is not exactly an answer to your question, but might be useful information for you to have if you are forced to make improvements to the building to comply with ADA requirements.There is a tax credit worth up to $5,000 for making "eligible access expenditures" to comply with ADA. 

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.

I'm talking like a d minus area practically the projects. so by the time we get married we should be able to buy a condo with cash in a great area. what we really want is a duplex in a great area but they are about 3 times more expensive then the condo.

Thanks for all the help everyone has given by posting their experiences and best practices!