I'd also include professional fees..accountant and legal as well and a monthly repair and maintence exp as well.

Ill work out all the legal issues and be careful not to accuse anyone but it will be more or less known whats happening. the most prevalent crime here is prostitution..so ive got some good ideas on how to keep the customers away and make it a little humorous for the residents at the same time.

I am not one and I do not know the legalities of this.

Nothing for vacancy, long term capital (even if its rehabbed, if you plan to hold for 20 years you'll buy roofs, furnaces, ACs and other pricey items), routine maintenance, make ready costs between tenants (some, but not all, may be covered by security deposits), legal expenses, lengthy evictions, accounting expenses, etc.Now there will be some months, most months even, when you only expenses are the PM, taxes and insurance.

Talk to a real estate attorney in your area and ask them if its legal.

Is this legal?

The bank is under no legal obligation to sell the house on a short sale.

It may not be legal to put apartments in this building due to zoning restrictions.

Help you define the appropriate business structures, both from a legal protection and from a financial/tax perspectiveHelp you create a tax strategy for your business that will allow you to legally keep as much money as you possibly canHelp you make smart decisions with respect to your individual real estate investmentsPrepare your annual tax returnsRecommend other team members (attorney, insurance agent, real estate agent, etc) who can help make your business a successWhat are your credentials?

You may want to see legal assistance in creating a solid one.