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Before this, I’ve come across several older multi-family buildings that lack central AC (tenants use window units), don’t have in-unit washer/dryers, or have smaller square footage.Being from Boston, these issues wouldn’t normally be deal breakers for me, but my realtor mentioned that they might be for tenants in Columbus.

Are you offering full price to start off with? 

Everyone has to start somewhere, don't knock the hustle.

Quote from @Chris Seveney: I agree in vacation / beach areas they are great but once you start getting into true residential neighborhoods I can see them being very problematicI think of course it depends so much on the neighborhood.

The definition of qualified property under Section 179 was expanded in 2017 under TCJA to include the following real property improvements to nonresidential buildings: Roofing Fire protection and alarm systems Security systems HVAC systems So you can expense roofing under Section 179 as long as it is an improvement to a commercial property and meets the Section 179 criteria. 

Overall my goal is to make enough capital to start investing while also learning about more parts of the industry while doing so.

Hi All,Getting started in LA and looking for folks with experience flipping in the LA market.

Sometimes they get away with it, sometimes not.I think building a whole suite in the basement will be much more noticeable than just a bedroom and they will probably call you on it if it is not permitted.

I am also in the southern Maryland market and I'm also just getting started.