I know in 1998 I went to an auction of building supplies and there was a ton of lead paint from a warehouse being auctioned off, and bought by a small home builder, I'm sure he didn't buy all that paint just to stack in his garage to look at.I also liked the lower prices I was able to get because of the paint issue, it added to the profit margin and as I said when I sold, it was now a safe house, we did it right.

annualcrediteeport.com is the site that supplies a free report each year.

I know his work is good but it's just a matter of how the job goes and what we find along the wayI my opinion a legitimate contractor would have no problems supplying a full estimate.

Maybe less in the beginning on a newer construction...maybe more on older properties, but right around 50% over the long term (I have a property manager so that accounts for 10%).In looking at the numbers you supplied, it looks like the owner's stated Expenses/Gross Income is about 30%, thought I agree with most posters who feel that $67/month ($804 annually) is low for property insurance.

In the past I have bought supplies and allowed residents to paint their own units with my approved color.

I couldn't supply BP with a tasty subject line this time, so I hope that you, starving, will still offer some advice and opinions.The fourplex deal we were working has fallen through.

I'd also check to see what kind of supply lines you have running to the faucets and toilets from the shut off valves.

The highest average bill for any of the apartments was $110 so they probably didn't have too many charges over $175.My students and other tenants would probably love it if I supplied internet connections too, but without someone on sight all the time I am not willing to do this yet.Kelly

You should also assess the supply/demand situation for students within walking distance of campus.

I will pay the fee for tenants we have inherited (that were in place when we bought the rental) if they are renewing their lease- it is not their fault that the property sold or that the previous landlord didn't do a background check (or did and  didn't supply us with the reports).Kelly