Heated towel racks always go over well.Keurig coffee with coffee pods and condiments.Gift upon arrival.Hope that helps.Mike

And the husband had almost no information on the A/C unit or how old it was, which was my main concern.

Have you over or under improved the property based on the comps and immediate area? 

The rate difference between FHA and Conventional is actually over 1% right now for Multi family propertiesCurrently the rate offered is 6.75% and 193/m in PMI (private mortgage insurance)That makes the payment with taxes and insurance roughly:$3453/monthTaxes were $3820, and insurance is $1800/yrCurrently this building can rent each 2 bed unit for up to $1800/m with tenants paying all utilities.All in cost to close is: $71,414.64If you rent both units for $1800/m you can expect gross cash flow of $147/mThis is the reality of buying a turn key duplex in the area using todays rates and prices.I want to stress, that this is actually considered a great property and deal in todays market for the areaYes, prices are high, and so area rates...My goal is to show what is actually going on.

Unsold properties went on the Alabama Department of Revenue inventory, where they could be purchased over the counter.

That's over $3,000 a month or $36,000 a year and would be enough to buy your next property.Hard work and sacrifice create success.

My market is a few hours from the bay area and offers many advantages over CA. 

The thing that scares me about condos is the lack of control over the HOA fees.

-the tenant is a friend of mine, and I believe his car and address for employment and bills is still listed at his parents' house a few cities over. 

My bigger concern is not having enough funds for any repairs that may be needed.