It's way too common for Landlords to get too comfortable and chummy with the renter/handyman.

So, while they are not a common form of valuation tool for single families, you can technically estimate one.  

Common construction is highly influenced by marketing from companies that are also making a profit.

As far as income requirements, we use total household income which is pretty common. 

Have a plan B & C for that scenario..One questions though, Is the loan interest only for the whole ten years or is it only for a year, then principal kicks in (this is common).

Though there is a large number of people in the game who don´t, that doesnt change the mindset I embrace.

I had a sewer pipe lined and they sent a video when the job was complete, so I think that is pretty common.

Recently, as she was going through the common garage, the door abruptly slammed down on her windshield and shattered it.From what she explains, she was shaken, backed out slowly and called the complex’s management office to let them know what happened.In the meantime, her insurance covered the windshield replacement.A bit later, she received an invoice from the complex’s management for the repair of the garage door.The garage door has sensors, which would prevent the door from coming down if there was a vehicle going through.

.$1700 - 3 bedroom up - New floors, paint, knock down 1 wall, add washer dryer, modify front entrance for common foyer between units$1400 - Basement unfinished - turn into a 2 bedroom unit, kitchen, bathroom  - 40'x20'Widen drivewaySplit hydro into two metersFix upper then rent (2 months) then work on lower (4 months)Refinance after 8-12 months. 

I would start by talking about what your long term goals are - a common ground.