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I wanted to quick ask what people have found to be the most economical solution to replacing water heaters for 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

As it stands my knowledge is pretty basic, just what I've learned browsing the forums and gleaming through materials online, but I'm a quick study and want to really make an effort My specific areas of interest are wholesaling, buy and hold for rent purposes, and flipping once I become knowledgeable enough about the Philadelphia market. 

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On the other hand, vinyl is very quick and easy to install and replace between tenants but it obviously doesn't last as long and can peel up.

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Thanks for the quick responses.

I've seen some older threads but I know things are changing quickly in Los Angeles.  

Absolutely, BPOs are common and usually the preferred method to get value quickly, but of course there is still cost associated.

I would actually prefer the renovation is baked into the loan amount, so that I can quickly renovate and raise rents.