I recently started my own property maintenance company.

I have my own maintenance staff already so that's in place.

I am just putting my immediate concerns in one email...Is there any difference between 2 story duplexes and 1 story duplexes, as in (being able to rent it, rental rates (less for one vs other), maintenance costs? 

I also thought about considering inclusion of either a new fridge or washer/dryer to add as one time operating costs (1,000 under repairs and maintenance)I wound up getting a taxable income of 950 bucks after things like debt service and depreciation.

And with an apartment building the maintenance could me more of a responsibility if another unit leaks on it etc

Our HOA includes Exterior insurance/maintenance, termite bond, lawn care, water bill, pool maintenance and flood insurance.

Should I just ask my realtor for that information on business fees, maintenance, trash removal, electricity, gas, and water.Thank you for your response it really helped.

You'll also have to address who pays for any initial items (deferred maintenance or rehab) that may be required right away.Good luck!

Conservatively one would assume 8% vacancy (1 month/year) , 10-12% for property management (even if you are self managing, your time isn't free), 4% maintenance and another 4% misc.

How many of the homes purchased by investors have deferred maintenance?