I think one of the biggest advantages is they are in stock.

Goodman/Amana, Lennox/Armstrong/Concord, Trane/American Standard, Carrier/Payne/Bryant/Tempstar.Most internal HVAC equipment is made by fewer manufacturers...Emerson, Honeywell and Johnson Controls.IMO, the biggest difference is the installer and the reason why some brands get higher ratings by consumers is they are selective about who they allow to install their brands.Check out this link.  

Hello BPF,I have located a 2 Unit multifamily  property in Baltimore City and would like to know how do I  work the figures to ensure that it is cash flow acceptable?

This is a great group that meets in Fairfax City each month.

I know that people are putting in duplexes out of cities and doing very well.  

Wells, Citi, BoA unload and sold the notes to other lenders who are in the foreclosed business.  

These people are full-time and the biggest players in your market.I would either do an LLC partnership with an exhibit A JV agreement that defines the roles and expectations.

So far, I've only found that City National Bank and Nevada State Bank do it.

Few weeks ago a fire broke out in Shasta lake city not to big but to where it's very noticeable in somewhat good neighborhood.

Is the co-signer in the same city?