So while you're out of the country, the reality is that's a clearly visible issue, and it doesn't swing the value of the property very much.

You may be looking at single-family homes and miss out on a multi-unit property that does not cost anymore investment cash than the single-family and you will miss out on a gold mine that can make youfilthy rich.99% of all investors, including the gurus, do not know how to analyze investment properties the right way.

There are strict monitoring requirements to ensure that every gallon that goes into the tanks is either remaining in the tanks or has been pumped out. 

Anything 5+ units is valued off of the income approach, but I would check with your lender before going out and getting a 5+ unit STR.

Please share tips on how to stand out for rentals there.

I am just starting out and have yet to purchase my first investment property.

Now I have to have a sitdown with this potential and try to iron it out in order to seal this deal!

If you are renting out one or both sides, you can bill back for water usage, even without a second meter. 

Hello BiggerPockets Community,I'm Seth, based out of North Bend, Ohio.

Hello AllWe suffered fire damage about 2 weeks out from listing....less than 5 hours ago.