Most leaks can be fixed with a new shutoff valve or a length of cpvc pipe and a couple sharkbites.

Now I need someone to diagnose a possible leak from roof to ceiling of garage.

So you cover those things under one roof.

The buildings need new roofs and some cosmetic updates, but I would say they are livable right now.

For example, local vacancy rate, no property is rented forever, management, someone has to take care of the property, it could be you, having said that your time is worth something too so you should be paid something for it, funded reserve, mechanical depreciate in value and wear and tear will happen eventually and it would have to be taken care of i.e, roof, etc. 4.

The roof we put on, will be a 20 year old roof.

The deferred maintenance to the property includes, but is not limited to, roof damage/leaks/roof replacement ($4.5k), deck repair ($1.5k, gutter replacement ($1k), landscaping & tree work ($1k), carpet replacement ($500), and kitchen/bathroom repairs/upgrades ($3.5k).

If you're in this for the long haul you will have expenses like roofs, sewer lines, nasty evictions and major tenant damage.

I would also find out ages on key systems (roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm & suppression) and estimate initial/short term capital outlay accordingly {If you get to an accepted offer, you'll look at these things in more detail}Are all units separately metered for all utilities?

I'd say you should wear a retracting harness with a tether so you don't fall, but hey, any contractor I know would shoot you if you followed them on top of a roof so I think you're safe from falling, (not safe from bullets, so don't try going up there after them!)