I have had sump pits sit dry for years then pumps start running daily one year. - Drainage is the number one issue.

We started buying MFH in 2013 when single units dried up at the courthouse steps and short sales.

(Hard to gauge but a rough idea won't leave you high and dry when they put a new roof on)As a new investor, I think building yourself that cushion is a wise decision.

Most are like the TV shows,,,installed on green dry wall with one sided 'mastic'. 

I'm not sure if I should keep my powder dry and keep looking or take the plunge. 

@Mindy Jensen  thinks I might have an idea.IF THIS IS AS bad as it smells WHATS worse is you only owned the building 2 months.. so your damages are pretty minimal.. the previous owner had larger percentage of loss,, 2 months of dog crap isn't enough for you to show  permanent damage but 12 month is  I'd for sure charge for power washing, use a deck cleaner..sand with a pole sander once dried and put down a good sealer.. is the deck cedar or green treated,, you'll have better luck with cedar.. if it's green treated,, I'd consider painting the deck floor after power washing and let dry completely and seal with kilz first and then paint..

When the interest reserve account runs dry someone doesn't get paid.  

HUD foreclosed homes inventory is a bit dry now, but that can be a great option for a newbie if you can find a great deal on one because they will often open up bidding initially for owner occupied buyers only, and make the investors wait out that initial restricted period before putting their offers in.

He tried to sue them for money but they were dry by the time it was his turn.He is much better but he is 80 and still has to work...

Liquor stores, mini marts, dry cleaners fail a lot less than some other businesses.