I just love investigating opportunities in real estate.

They MUST investigate , mention too many people living there , it will give you more ammunition , since it will now be on record they are living there .

Thanks to all for the investigative info..I for one appreciate it....

It is reported to have over 1000 employees.This complex was investigated by the Louisiana State Fire Marshall a few days later and the 48 unit complex had 140 violations and had till the end of the business day of the inspection to correct said violations or it would have been issued a Cease and Desist order.So, who is managing your property manager?

I would replace your # 3 with do your own research and investigation before and after you get there.

Smart.Let me suggest that you seek land by investigating the tax delinquent roll.

Rich, I read a really interesting article on Greece the other day - how basically most of them pay a tiny percentage of the taxes they are supposed to pay, and how the govt only investigates those who pay, not those who don't.

Just starting our investigation on how to best add this unit to our backyard. 

If you find that the current residents are paying substantially less for rent + electricity than the current market, then you have an opportunity, and can move on to investigate the building in greater detail.

I am a financial statement auditor, and was a tax examiner for the IRS and also worked in their Criminal Investigation Division.