When updating bathroom plumbing and it doesn't need a full gut I don't try to salvage the tiles I make it a feature always looking to add character to my spaces. 

If they weren't recently updated, you can factor that into your repair estimates.No comps usually means slow to no activity in the area and that's a concern.

This studio is above a commercial tenant that I'm partial to and don't want 2 adults living overhead the offices in a 300sf apartment.Just an interesting update on this-- The tenant has called me 4 times in the past couple days since I told him his girlfriend couldn't move in.

If the former, it may be difficult, you'd just pick up the updates code book, and anything that's non conforming would fit the bill.

And yes, he will refinance you for updated property and hopefully you will get your acquisition cost + up front cost out.

Applicants who get their funds in chunks rather than regularly for any reason lose points in my screening, so they need to be stronger in other areas to be considered.

My goal is for it to replace my regular f/t job in a few years; so either I make excuses why I can't or I take actions to get it done.

But regular landlords who want to have nice properties, rent them out and keep them nice don't tend to do well there over time.Check out Landlord tenant laws too.

Depending on the Asset Manager, they might let you add a name after the contract has been accepted Account Closed Yes you can just not turn in the contract, however I would not recommend doing that on a regular basis if you are planning on doing a lot of business with HUD as I believe(No proof) that I do receive bids on some of their older inventory because I do have a track record of closing on these as a Broker/Investor @Wayne Brooks I agree with Wayne that as a Broker I do not waste much time with blind offers as most of them are just fishing and a waste of time.

Heres some details: $172,200 estimated valueLast Sold:Dec 1980 for $8,000Beds 3 BedBaths 2 BathHouse Size 1,207 Sq FtLot Size 7,841 Sq Ft LotYear Built 1965Estimated Value: $172,200Monthly Value Change: $3,900Last Updated: 12/17/2013Bedroom(s): 3Bathroom(s): 1Square Feet: 1,207Lot Size: 7,841Property Type: Single Family HomeMonthly Est.