Obviously it is code to have the ability to escape both bedrooms in the event of fire, but could this be mitigated by a sprinkler system or is this effectively a 6 unit apartment building?

With better equipment as lights, HVAC systems?

Can anyone recommend a reliable HVAC company to service (check out system) and possibly do duct cleaning?

It sounds like you've got a solid system sorted out. 

3/5/2019Sherelle – thanks for the post / questions and outline Fyi – there are some conventional loan programs that allow a 3% down payment ….I would recommend using this program versus a fha loan program if possible …this is because with a FHA loan the monthly mortgage insurance remains with the loan permanently and with a conventional loan – you should be able to eliminate the mortgage insurance in the future ……Also – if you use a FHA loan for the first home - using a FHA again for next property might be an issue …..you allude to this in your question #2Regarding cash flow analysis ….other items to factor in : utilities / property homeowners insurance ( this will be a little higher when you live in home and should decrease a bit once you convert it to a rental policy / are there any deferred maintenance issues on the house ( roof / furnace / water heater / foundation are the bigger tickets items to watch Definitely get pre approved so you know for certain what you can afford and also so you can begin becoming more familiar with the numbers …we can assist with this if you want - contact us Thanks and I hope this helps Dave Skow 

I know Zillow is not a binding appraisal system, but for it to be off by $60-75,000 in my price range seems off.

New Roof, All new Doors, paint, Totally remodeled office, kiosk, Renter's insurance and security system.

Because you're having trouble finding deals, investing some energy into people that already have developed systems and ways of getting you deals could be worth your time, but totally your call!

It came down to potential income versus expenses.

Contact the plumber and find out where the blockage was found in the system.