Some properties require only cosmetic upgrades, while others may need extensive repairs to meet local codes and buyer expectations.

You’ll want to check out the PA Code's Chapter 2800 for the standards around licensing, safety, and staffing requirements, and the Assisted Living Residence Regulatory Compliance Guide can provide extra insight.We actually have a local team here in Allentown that has worked on several of these conversions, so if you'd like some guidance or just want to chat through the process, feel free to reach out.

The fire code is getting updated every year.  

Tough part with VA loans is they are still similar to FHA loans and can be a more strict appraisal process.

ONE window that will stay up on its own in each room, no holes in flooring (oddly strict on this one, even a dime size tear in a floor is considered a tripping hazard) a light in every bedroom and enough room for a twin bed and a dresser.

I strictly use them to trade into places I really want to go and I can never, ever beat the price I pay for a week as compared to normal rentals rates which are three to seven times higher per night.  

However, there are tax code changes every year.

Zip codes like 48221, 48224 and 48204 provide a lot of great opportunities flip wise or rental wise.

If you are interested in more data about the area, enter the zip code (37208) into areavibes.com or city-data.com.

In this particular property the GFCIs were on the circuit breakers which is acceptable by code.