Been lurking on these boards for quite some time and figure here is a great place to start with my first post, bringing some value..  

@Devonte Calloway You can read and network all you want, knowledge is a key point.

It’s also normal for them to take awhile, boards usually only meet once a month and that is when they approve/disapprove unless they have designated people.I’d suggest compromising that you will give the security deposit now and the first months rent when a move in date has been confirmed and in writing.

Lucky to a ziplock bag full of unlabeled keys.

- What other key measurements do other suggest?

What key metrics do you look for when analyzing a rental property?

It is boarded up and has been sitting there for over 3 or 4 years.Thanks

If it's vacant at closing, and you change the locks the day you get the keys (which you should always do regardless), then you're fine. 

Cash for keys?

I'm interested in turn key type units, I don't mind some updates needed but I'm not looking for large reno's.