I'm sure I need to ask the GC for the details to be sure but on average when discussing the cost per square foot, does that cover:ArchitectsPermitsExcavationSepticWindowselectic -  wiring and panelplumbinginsulationheat pumpdump feekitchen cabinetkitchen appliancesbathroom - showers, faucets, toiletsflooring & carpetsstair banistersgarage doors & openersin ceiling lightinginspectionspest treatmentradon controldrivewaydeckguttersrooflanscapingmajor appliances - washing machines, cooktops, ovens, etc.I have started getting estimates (based on research - not actually soliciting firm numbers) and picking out a ton of that stuff that I'd like so I know the prices on many things you can buy at home depot but zero on the contracts.

New luxury apartments are being built in a few areas of the city as well as businesses such as gas stations, restaurants, a beer garden, a car wash, and some other “trendy” businesses that will bring in a new crowd.

I was just saying that if you were paying mortgages on your rentals and nothing on your primary home, it would be almost a wash in terms of your interest deductions wrt taxes.  

There was a recent Wash Post article about PG County and why property prices here are not increasing as fast as in other areas.  

For W/S/T, the utility company may be able to tell you the average usage per person with or without washing machine use factored in. 3.

In the meantime, keep saving money for your next deal as it may be possible to keep your current cash flowing machine and add a 2nd one to it.

Sometimes incur losses to wash out-gains.

I have just drop a jug by at time and there are happy to do it.Slow growing plants that are draught resistant for less upkeep.I pressure wash the drive way with each turn over and do outside of  house once a year too.One house I have get a lot of pine needles on the roof.  

Yeh, tenants love the fact that water is included in the rent so they can bring their friends laundry over and wash their cars for "free" at their apartments.

Get a owner/operated gutter crew there with a machine to make the exact runs fit as needed.Your price per linear ft all depends on your area.