In terms of underwriting, often water and Gas will be paid by the owners, while in most situations there are separate electric meters. 

I think, the tech companies will keep that area generating a strong pool of tenants for a couple of decades.

In real estate investing, there’s always demand for apartments in good and bad economies, so multi-family real estate is considered low-risk and therefore often yields lower returns.

Some properties on the NW side that I was interested in qualified for this.I understand that 2-flats and maye 3-flats don’t cash flow often, and I think that’s OK for me right now.

I often ask contractors how long the repairs will take.

Older sewer systems were often shared in many ways without easements.  

Often times what you lack someone else could potentially have.

Is there a general rule of thumb that is used when underwriting the cost of tenant turn over?

But without a couple folks to help evaluate a deal, it is incredibly easy to wind up with a property that doesn't break-even.We read about successes on here, but not often about the deals that DIDN'T work out. 

I hate to sound so much like a pessimist but doing this as long as I have with the volume of tenants I have seen you become cynical that people wont do what they say and will take advantage of you when they can.