However, if and when I do touch them, I auto deduct 10% from the value, then deduct more based on other factors like, how busy the street is, what other negatives it has, what other positives it has - which reduce the discount, and how quick I feel I can get in and out.

I have valued these for high net worth individuals and understand mechanics.

Nice analysis, well thought out.1,200/ yr is OK for just maint, but insufficient to build capital reserves to pay for roof/mechanicals replacement, and make-ready expenses when the unit turns over.

Is there a way to temporarily disable the new auto-scroll feature so you can access the links at the bottom of the page?

Other thing I may try and do is leverage off them by mechanic liens.

My auto insurer is a small company that gets me a great rate, so maybe I should start with them to see if I can get a discount?

Now, if you get a list of front row buyers at McGuires Auto Auction, (the one that sells exotics and classics) as principals buying a '57 Gulwing, that name might be usefull....LOL

Another factor is all the apartment buildings for sale.Maybe you could land a partner and purchase all buildings for a discount.You could then re-purpose the land and possibly sell to a developer.New carpet and tile means squat.Carpet is cheap and so is tile.The roof,kind of pipe running to the main at the street,age of kitchen,bath,roof,mechanicals,water not separately metered,etc.Those are the ones that can eat you alive."

Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical in most areas, maybe other trades, too.

I am very mechanical and can pretty much build my own house, so rehabs will be fun.