Shared walls and shared bathrooms should be fine so long as the listing info and the listing price reflect that.

Baltimore is a very high risk market, which is evident in the higher cap rates there, and DC a very low risk market as reflected in the low cap rates there.Now there is nothing inherently good or bad about any degree of risk.

I had some time to reflect.

This will help you set competitive rent prices that reflect the improvements you've made.Remember, communication with your tenants is also essential.

@Sam Watson, as I understand it, build-to-suit is when the landowner has the building constructed (on their dime) to the tenant's specifications, and that the tenant just leases the building (and of course, the specificity of the building is reflected in the lease rate).  

It's simplicity was really reflective of how little I knew about modeling income property.Next I stepped up to Real Data's REIA Pro. 

Cash flow = You know todayEquity (reflected by appreciation) = You're hoping.Higher cash flow means a property is likely worth more. 

Hello Tyler,Since your fiance bought the property it should only reflect on her credit and be in her name only, not yours.No, the amount you pay her every month will not factor into your DTI.

Thanks @Michael Noto...It looks peach, but maybe reflection from floor.  

Thanks- Cliff-Cannon and Kendall look nice, but prices definitely reflect that.