Just to throw a number out, if they should be expected to last for 30 years and the countertop was already 15 years old, then you would potentially be responsible for half of the cost of a new one. 

I'm new to the investment world and figured it was about time I come with my hat in hand asking for some help from the community (I've lurked for long enough).

I'm new to the investment world and figured it was about time I come with my hat in hand asking for some help from the community (I've lurked for long enough).

Replace all old detectors or at least put a fresh battery in.

It's like getting a degree in something and then going into the real world to do it.

Kristen, welcome to the world of real estate investing. 

I am thinking of building instead of buying old duplexes.

Eastern Europe - Western Ukraine, Lviv, the very center of the old town, to be very precise.

I'm 26 years old with a full time job and want to start investing on the side until I grow my portfolio and profIts enough to be able to Invest full time.

We often get referrals contacting us from around the world as our former tenants have told them to reach out to us before they come to study at the local university.