Expect to foot 2500-3500 a year for annual membership, insurance training etc. 

And the desired one to invest in is "warrantable"....that means they keep good books, finances, insurance, aren't being sued, etc.Also, if you are looking for lending in Virginia then try posting to the Virginia forum as well. 

I have talked with the owner and she is eager to answer questions but the answers are off her head and have not asked for any documentation or proof of anything yet.the properties are being rented out for 750.00(2br 1bath), 850.00(3br 1 bath), 750.00 (2br 1bath) and 850.00 (2br, 1 bath)the homes are in moderate condition but have def been lived in hard...

If you are new you might want to underwrite at a higher insurance cost unless you can use your property managers insurance. 

I am thinking of purchasing a $25k lot that i can fit for sure a small 4plex on in a city that is surrounded by heavy industrial plantsMy plan is building a 4 plex with 1 room, 1 restroom, small living room, tiny kitchen, and tiny utility room roughly 775 sqft a pieceI know for a fact i can get contractors in here rented out paid water and trash @ 950$ a month (possibly more if weekly and if i do all utilities)Why should i  OR should i not pull triggerRoughly 25k for lot + 200-250k to build  = a 225-275k loan @ 15 years @ 5.59% 275k loan 25% down1695 note paymentLets say 400 taxes 400 insurance (over estimating)2540 payment - 3800 rent = 1260 cash flow minus water and trash Basiclly 200-250 a door @ 15 years (trying to build equity fast)Im doing 15 years cuz i know i can walk in to my favorite bank and they’ll Loan this out to me fast basicly pre approvedNever done this before but already getting bids on contractors and this is what they told me roughly building cost wise (im more experienced in SFR’s)

For example on a house I'm looking atCost- $310,000- 4BR, 2Bath DuplexMortgage (based on RedFins calculator)-  $2,008 / month, which includes taxes and insurance. 

In addition to the mortgage, property taxes, and insurance, the projected calculations are taking the following expenses into consideration (5% rate for vacancy, 5% for repairs/maintenance, 5% for CapEx, and 10% for property management; otherwise the income figures would be higher. 

I have a duplex I own free and clear, and just need some additional money to finish rehab. I want short-term money, 6 months max, loan amt $50K, with property as collateral. I just had it appraised, and that came in a...

There are often hidden costs--such as: engineer certification of the structure (depending on what the city requires) smoke damage to portions of the unit(s) that are "not affected" additional insurance during the rebuild, sealing the framing that has smoke, etc. 

Kansas City is one of the best cash flow markets in the country due to affordable prices, strong rents and reasonable property taxes and insurance.