Once in a while, there will be a real breakthrough and that brand will have an advantage.Also, as another tech put to me; a good tech can take bad equipment and make it work.

I'm in the process of repairing my credit after a bout of identity theft.

So I wish to have rentals I'm fixing to turn 45 & have nothing but tools,equipment and truck to show for my work my family and their future depends on me & I don't have a 401k plan.

I came by the ARV by looking at Zillow for the value of similarly-equipped homes in the area, then derated the value by 2% as a fudge factor.

Hard to believe, but these two properties are identical in size and are probably only 6 blocks away from each other, so market value on them can change pretty drastically within a few blocks. 

Plumbers have equipment that is much more heavy-duty than what we own ourselves and are experts in rooting out plumbing lines and ensuring drains flow freely.Electrician - While we do quite a bit of electrical work ourselves, it is important to have an electrician available for more complex work, such as upgrading an electrical box or replacing wiring.Carpet Sales and Installation - Every property we have ever owned has received new carpet at some point during our ownership. 

The option to buy a equipment that can yield a return, the option to buy rental property, the option for either myself or my wife to stay home with the kids, or even just the option to leave an abusive, negative work environment and not fear bill collectors.

Two identical houses that are about 12 feet from each other and basically on the same lot.One is vacant, and has even been broken into and had wiring and pipes stolen.

There is nothing the same about buying a home to live in, or an investment property...even if the two are identical...right down the the cost, mortgage, utility bills, all other bills, purchase price and sales price.  

I'm wondering what the value comparison is for this 3 unit multifamily is...Say we have 2 building for sale that are identical. both are 3 story (1 unit on each floor) buildingsBuilding A is just a multifamily building sold together as an apartment (for rentals)Building B is comprised of three separately taxed and parceled units.