Keep in mind many of the benefits you get as a member which include discounted MLS membership as well as access to NVAR contracts and forms.

I had a new main line put in 3 years ago and the bill states that the clog was near the bathrooms and the cleanout to the mainline to the street did not remove any debris or roots (there is a city tree in front that can't be removed).

All bedrooms and baths are on the second and 3rd floors- so no bathroom on the main floor with the main living space and kitchen.Previous owners turned a main floor half bath into a wetbar when they used the house as a traditional B&B.

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Sounds like you have equity on the day you purchase the home if you are getting it at at 100K+ discount.

Missing stove knobs, dripping bathroom faucets, etc...

For my rentals I have a sqft multiplier and a # bathroom multiplier because obviously more sqft or more bathrooms equals more capex and maintenance.

My initial thought is that I would like to have the current owner evict the people growing prior to my purchase but I also know part of me getting this as a good off market deal I should try and solve his problems, aka buy property at a discount and evict the tenants myself.

Jacksonville HUD will normally reach out to you 60-90 days before lease renewal regarding new rental rates.Rental rates are normally dependent on amount of bedrooms / bathrooms and neighborhood.An inspector from HUD normally inspects the property before increase in rent to make sure property is in good livable condition.

Usually, good established PMs have a network of vendors/contractors through which they are able to get 10-15% discounted prices on any work to be done in your rental.3.