Here apartment buildings are assessed {theoretically} on the value of the business where separately deeded town/row houses would be assessed based on comparative sales.    

This will give you the most honest comparable return calculation similar to NPV.

I ask because a lot of local foreclosures are winterized and I have been trying to figure out how to get the plumbing (and electrical) inspected prior to purchase.

I'm still pretty new to the party so I couldn't compare it to other markets.

My goal was to finish the race and do my best regardless of where I was compared to the other runners.4.

Regarding your question about refinancing and cashing out the equity in the home, the Fannie Mae guideline states:“The property must have been purchased (or acquired) by the borrower at least six months prior to the disbursement date of the new mortgage loan except for the following...”The exemptions to this rule being if the property was purchased with all cash and qualified under the delayed financing rule, or if the borrower acquired the property through some form of inheritance (Divorce, etc).

Also, make the contractor name you or your entity as additional insured on their policy and provide you with insurance certificates and endorsements prior to starting work.

I meet a lot of clients, but for smaller matters or out of state investors, I have not always met them prior to completing the work.

The Owner even scheduled a 40 yard dumpster 1 week prior to closing to allow the residences an opportunity to discard any items that they no longer wanted. 

Hi, in regards to the comps, you could compare revently sold by $/SqFt and compare to what you are getting.