Had success with our other STRs and have some strong systems in place.

Roofing - understanding how roof systems for your area work/are put together, also gutter systems12.

Makes it difficult to get accurate value because of small sample size.Some infoLocation, affluent west shore suburb of Harrisburg, low crime,  family oriented neighborhoodRanch style, 2400 Square Feet total, everything updated by hvac system (works fine)Each unit has 2 bed 1.5 bath, one is 1400 sq other is 1000Rent is 1450 one side, 1500 the other, renters pay all utilitiesInsurance, maintenance, and yard upkeep total 3000 a yearGood renter clientele, most are doctors or nurses, close local hospitalsBoth have separate driveway and yard  Located in well of neighboorhood in low tax hampden township, taxes are 3500 a yearThe duplex was grandfathered, out of the 400+ houses in the  development, there are only 5 multifamilies. 4 houses down the street sold for between 380-400k in the last 4 months.

the larger banks may not have their systems setup for it?? 

Someone who is interested in managing a couple of duplexes and using the systems that I already have in place and interested in learning the business and getting some experience.

*Do it in RECORD TIME and skip ahead using a system that works.

We have not heard from the hotel and conference venue yet specifically, however, we've heard from relatives of some of our team members who are safe and said the damage is less than expected thanks to the floor protection systems installed post-Katrina. 

We have made a lot of changes to automate our systems and outreach since acquiring this deal and we have picked up 4 more since with 3 currently under contract.

Now lets compare this to @Genny Li system with an install cost of, say $4,000. 

I have an offer from the state to buy the land for conservation purposes for $220k, but I have to demolish the house and 3 large garages, several small sheds in disrepair, remove septic system, well, foundation of house etc.