You can also apply several quick tests 50% test, CASH on CASH %return,etc. .

All signs for the Chicago property pointed to "good", but as with most things, we'll have to see how it stands the test of time.

He needs me to do this because he will be going away for a few days (Does anyone else think this is a test?).

If you can't get the water turned on, I would recommend getting a plumber in there to do an Air Pressure test.

Should I get a Radon test done with my inspection, its only $125 more?

@Rodney Kuhl the only way I would take this on is if they put down 2-3 times the security deposit AND their current residence passes Mike Butler's "bologna sandwhich" test.

The problem is the open space around the top of the plastic allowed radon to seep in the home when there was dry conditions when the system did not need to run, A test was done when it rained and the sump worked NO radon.

I could get my real estate license back just by retaking tests.

Deal:24 occupied spacesAsking: $365,000Seller accepted $275,000 - $50,000 down, $2995 per month- CAP rate actual: 12.1%- CAP rate: 19.4% (12 months pro forma at $100 increase in space rent, $265/spc, 30% expense)- Terms: $225,000 Seller carry note 12 yr $2995 per month, 7 year 18% pre-pay penalty- Space rent: $165- Market rent: $280- Gross rent/month: $3960- All tenant owned homes- Road: park, gravel- Water: city- Trash: city- Sewer: city Market Research:- Schools: A (great high schools and private schools)- Population: 5000- Metro area population (1 hr) from 6MM metro- Test craigslist ad pulls 20-30 calls per week.

Most turn-keys will fail this test and I speak about other ways to know if it makes sense.