They did a great job.  

Frankly, I'm sure you do a good job in the space where you work.

They are investing in infrastructure, housing, public safety and taking the steps they need to take to attract more jobs. 

If the water bill is $100 a month, increase the price by 20% (or whatever you decide is fair) to compensate you for the time required to split and bill and to cover additional use when tenants squander the utility.

Purchase price: $74,000 Cash invested: $25,000 Sale price: $145,000 I acquired a property from a couple needing to relocate, with significant repairs required.

Start talking to lenders now, but wait to get pre-approved until you have a job offer with a firm start date.

This wasn’t a required expense.Property Taxes - $926.88We put in the offer to pay the full years property taxes vs. split them at the time of the sale.

First off, the cash-out refinance requirements have gotten tighter w/ the "seasoning" period.

The required POS inspections become one added layer to closing a deal, but as you’ve seen, some properties come with completed POS, while others require repair escrows that can add up to around 10-20k. 

For a 3-4 family home, it's more complicated—you're looking at commercial lending, which requires a large upfront investment, high holding costs, and greater risks.