Block is still a good insulator, water/termite resistant, and hurricane proof, while there's room for improvement in windows, insulation, AC efficiency etc.

I want as many people as possibly applying so I can pick the best one.List the unit with your minimum requirements.Show the place and reiterate those requirements. 

If you are buying with financing, and not cash, you will need to have anywhere between 3-6 months reserves leftover in order to meet lending requirements. 

We are taking advantage of two new tax saving opportunities that require some additional research and paperwork on our end.

40k prefab20k electric and water hookup10k land dev100k 1-2 acreOrrrrr170k duplex with prefab home in back of yard ( section off drive into prefab and section off duplex yard)rent duplex - live in prefabthen rezone property for appraisal of two property

You figure out what it TAKES to become succesful and then use what you have to get what it takes, to become succesful.If it requires 40 hours a day, $3000/week on marketing, decent clothing, proper english, a decent car and knowledge about the niche... well figure out a way to slow down time to fit 40 hours in a day because that is what it takes!

In general, they should have already asked for POF for their required downpayment. 

Sometimes properties with long-term tenants might require significant maintenance or updates when the lease turns over.Local Market: Consider the rental market in the area.

PM me and I can email you a laundry list of exactly what we lenders require when doing a bridge loan for a real estate investor.

But I'm going to let you guys handle the artillery barrages, I'm going to just remain in my standard sharp shooters seat (My deck chair next to the hot tub, or sometimes even in the hot tub) answering what I know best about- however many or few those questions are.Right now all of this is just-Smoke on the water.