Hello BP,I am struggling with my apartment underwriting standards.

He had it on the market, took it off to "pay a fee that will increase value".

I will note that I never used any of the standard contracts, forms, etc. in my off-market deals and went through an attorney to close those transactions. 

This is crazy ...Does any landlord have a clause in their rental agreement stating that "tenant must upkeep the property to a condition and standard satisfy by the board of health State Sanity Code"?

But if you are willing to go to a lower purchase price you could increase your COC returns.

@Ken ScarinceMost reserve studies will speak to the standards for percent funded and contribution rates.

That was my strategy and now my only intent is increasing monthly income by acquiring more.

Fargo has actually grown and seen an increase in demand for housing with a simultaneous decrease in unemployment, which was already ridiculously low, since the oil 'bust'.  

We currently have a couple of SFRrentals up here in the WA area (Snohomish County) and are looking to increase our portfolio... but now I'm a bit torn on whether we continue to invest here in WA or if we look to AL now that we will likely be moving there by next summer.Pros and Cons that I've weighed for investing in AL as opposed to WA:Pro -1.) it's cheaper!!

I'm hoping some smart remodeling will allow me to rent for a higher figure and increase my cash flow.