For it to work properly (ie heat the unit), it needs to be kept on in the winter even if she turns it down when she's away or in the evening. 

Next is install impact.

@Gerald Koonce Private lending from family members is allowed with proper documentation and compliance.

You've possibly stated in writing that you (may have) violated several laws ie. working as a property manager w/o the proper licenses etc. 2.

If you do a proper foreclosure and notify all parties a tax foreclosure can clear up an otherwise scrambled title. 

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Hello everyone,I am about to start writing out offers and I wanted to know the general opinion on how to find proper comps in the area when calculating ARV.

I help my cleaner in the busy season (although I still can't fold a fitted sheet properly!).  

Just a heads up: Windows Defender, the basic one installed on your personal computer, is good enough for personal usage.

But again, there is a charm to older properties, because if they do have the proper envelope a great structure, and the ability for a functional layout, they can have a lot of potential. likely a full gut...