--3 independent bids on projects over 500$?

.* Grade the neighborhood: crime statistics, school quality, bus line access, parks, shopping, amenities* It's a negative if the bldg is in a large 4-plex clustered area; proximity to SFR's is a plus.* 5% vacancy is too low for a "low end" 4-plex.

Yes there is a different risk for each class.For example on property insurance the policy is usually higher.The reason is statistically at 30 years or older certain things start to go out (plumbing,wiring,etc.) and claims go up.Some carriers will not write policies unless the building has a new roof,plumbing,electrical etc..Commercial lending 5 plus units is not all uniform like residential.Depending on who the lender is and how the finance is structured the lender and underwriting will put more weight on different items when making a decision.

Independent and state projection studies see 300-400 additional students per year through 2020.- Recently appraised ~$2.1MI've got the numbers figured out on how to optimize returns both before and after tax based on the structure of the mortgage, but in doing so it assumes we'll be able to sell the property.

Where can I go to find statistics about my market?

Professional tenants look to find LLs of single family homes because a lot of independent LLs don't do due diligence on applicants - then they get burned and the professional tenant moves on to the next unsuspecting independent LL.

And should my brother form his own S-corp since he will probably be doing his own independent buy and hold and fix and flip deals.

What you might consider is a building or construction manager and hire them independently of the builder, the builder should have no problem with someone experienced on job sites looking at work done, in fact, IMO, it's best for the buyer not be an inspector but just vist with a smile on their face.

Independently verified by you or an appraiser, not a value given to you buy this company.

Before its rescue-sale to Bank of America (BOA), Countrywide was the largest mortgage lender in the United States.Countrywide became a “leader” of sorts in the lending industry, according to numerous lawsuits filed by the Department of Justice, by adopting reckless lending practices, encouraging fudged loan applications, and violating appraiser independence in order to gain market share.