I have a 5-unit mixed use property that I'd like to use RUBS (ratio utility billing) for until I can physically separate the utilities.

That doesn't determine your decision but make sure that's in the mix with all your other factors.

It is also a mixed bag of results regarding using any underlay and moisture barrier. 

Im particularly interested in those cases where owner lives far away (more than 10 hr drive- need to fly than drive) and where you primarily manage yourself rather than through a management company (may be mixed model?).

For me, the first deal is largely about learning, so I'm looking for the right mix of potential value adds but nothing too major.

I hope not.That said, don't mix taxes and legal.

Add the fact that it's probably the town with the highest crime rate in all of Hartford county (not including Hartford) and you really have a great mix of reasons to stay out of New Britain.

I’m personally a mix of Ramsey v.

Purchasing a mixed usage commercial building. 5600 square feet two-story building with a basement.

The common assumption is that Turnkey investors are either brand new therefor uneducated, or lazy or a mix of both.