The tenants are on separate electricity but the owner is paying for the water which is a min. of $120 mo.There is a property across the street for sale for 125k.. he said himself that was too much and mentioned lightly he would sell his for 110k.

Some roofers are careless and on even the calmest days they will leave a mess on the surroundings, especially on any nearby landscaping (bushes and shrubs) and getting that all cleaned up might not be something you'll see them do.

The only work needed on these properties is carpet cleaning, that's it.

The rent from my roommate and the second unit of the duplex cover my mortgage, insurance, taxes, maintenance, cap ex, vacancies, heat, electric, water, and internet!

I know there's enough space to convert, but I'm interested in understanding the path better.I know I have to (not in order of importance):1) add an additional entrance for 2nd unit2) convert a bedroom into a kitchen plus3) get additional electric/gas service4) submeter water?

Did some electrical wiring and minimal plumbing.As far as construction costs go I'd really be guessing at what this house would cost.  

everyone said you need to check clean title on auction.com houses. anyone know where can i check up? 

The asking price is just a little bit more than the land is worth plus improvements such as, water hookup and sewer hookup and electrical not counting house.any rate, we can come up with the difference plus down payment of course. the house the seller and I agree, its not forgettable.

If it has black stains , some moss etc , call a roof cleaning company , not a power wash company .

So this is Bigger Pockets?  Well, my real estate background consists of dorms, apartments, SFR rentals until my current primary residence.  All of which I have nothing to show for them well except for my current resid...