So if the purchase price is 950K, then that works out to roughly 17K per unit; and if the purchase price is 850K, then that works out to just over 15K per unit.Per unit prices like that usually indicate that the location might not be so hot and the typical rent will be low.

Condos are low maintenance, but you have the HOA fees.  

I certainly wouldn't say I would expect a large amount of inflation in house prices but inventory is low and prices are fairly high (for the area) right now.

She totally came off as low maintenance during our screening, but were complaining about everything after she moved in.

Hey guys,I am looking at getting a jump start into the flipping and the low money down aspect of real estate.

I've seen it happen too often - investors using brains are no match for home buyers using hearts.At any rate, there is no reason for you to rehab the tenant-occupied unit beyond basic liveable condition since the rent will be low.  

Lawn care is really low, you're gonna spend $35/week.

But, in 3-5 years, I could absolutely see enough redevelopment happening around that property where those improvements will make a huge difference in rent. 

I can agree with the low number, but, not the high one, even in the Palma Ceia area where I had to Duplexes that I had to Short Sell after the 2008 Economic Collapse.

I'm not sure about up that way, but down here in the Gulfport/Biloxi area of Mississippi I've had great luck at Lowes in the 'scratch and dent' returns area for appliances.