If it isn't a good relationship cut bait.my 2c

The only acesss needed would be for the emergency cut off switch .  

I am moving to Oregon this summer and will be transferring to a university up there so i will take a cut in bah unfortunately.

Sometimes it's best to cut your losses and find ways to either do it better next time or make up those losses as you're moving along in the deal.

Here is what I have so far: Add wash and dryer unitsStainless steel appliancesUpdate light fixturesNew hardware for bathroom (cabinet, sink, shower)New hardware for kitchen (cabinets, sink)Build a fence around ground floor patio Build carportsRUBs programCharge for garbage pick-upAmenities based on demographic (soccer field, BBQ pit, etc.)Adding an extra roomFor other multifamily investors out there, what are some ways you've added value to an apartment to raise rents?

I'm planning to approach the owner's widow after I closed, letting her know about the ivy and asking her to hire someone to cut off the ivy, as the trees would fall onto my house, if they lose the fight. 

In addition to education, the steel industry has played a large part in the economy, and the downtown skyline is comprised of the Wells Fargo Tower, Federal Building, AT&T City Center and many others.

Not all brokers necessarily care about what your goals are, but don't think that when you are doing your own deals that they won't take their cut of that commission.

I don't think there is any substitute to short cut the process.

If you do anything like changing locks, cutting the utilities, the tenants will sue you and they will win - and they'll win triple damages (see MGL Chapter 93A).As far as Fannie Mae Homestyle loans, I believe that they're for owner occupied only.