From the looks of it they need minor repairs (haven't had my contractor really I spectrum yet)- mostly aesthetic.

But the equation is so broad that you have to know what your strategy is going to be:Strategy: Buy and Hold for 5 Years, Rents at $700/mo700 x 60 = $42,000 Gross Rents over the course of ownershipUsing the 50% rule you would be looking at $21,000 so is that the cost that you want to cut it off for, and be focused on an appreciation play?

Get a high efficiency model but go with the low-end of that spectrum.

There is a broad range of renters in the DC metro area.

He received no rent and never intended to rent the home.There is speculation that this ruling would allow a lawyer to sue the mortgage company over lead paint contamination, due to the broad interpretation of "owner".Another case overruled legislation that capped liability for lead paint law suits at $17,500.

@Francois Acosta that's a pretty broad question.

These freedoms are not as broad as most BP members would think.  

This question is too broad to answer in generalities.are you going from 1 to 2, 1.5 to 2.5, or 2 to 3 baths?

You might be able to refinance the first and add a HELOC since not all HELOC's are 6-12 months it all depends on the banks since banks usually hold HELOC's as a portfolio product this will cause guidelines to vary all over the spectrum.

You've come to a good place to connect with others in the RE spectrum.