You can use online public records to look at properties tax bills, Last sold date, increase in comparable values with or without renovations. 

Take care of anything that impacts the health and safety of tenants first, then anything that helps  maintain the property: gutters, electrical panel, etc...

My concerns are the following, I understand that for a conventional loan they try to look at W2 stability for 2 years and i am looking to shift from a W2 health admin job to a W2 Medical Sales job.

By implementing energy-efficient appliances and lighting, using environmentally-friendly cleaning products, and promoting recycling and composting, you can show your tenants that you care about the environment and their health.

First, it's not just an inconvenience but actually is against the law in Texas and most other states:  "According to Texas Transportation Code Sec. 545.302, drivers cannot park in front of a driveway, whether public or private.

I would be cautious of what you post on a public forum on using this hack to violate your lender rules and create mortgage fraud. 

We're also pretty unique in that we are publicly traded on NASDAQ  and offer equity opportunities and the ability to earn residual income via our revenue sharing program. 

Hi BiggerPockets – I’m here hoping to foster new relationships and hear some of you guys’ tips, tricks, and advice.A little about myself:I’m originally from Des Moines, Iowa, born and raised, and moved to Los Angeles 3 years ago to pursue my career in public accounting at one of the Big Four Accounting Firms.

You can create your own list by looking through the public county records.Otherwise you can purchase a list from places like ListSource, Propstream, etc.

Usually doing about 40 leases in about 20 days when I open them to the public Many of my units are for student housing near a campus so we got parents there for the day, they don't want to have to go home 100s of miles away with their baby's housing still up in the air.