The owner is responsible for a certain percentage of the cost otherwise they'd deduct the cost from the asking price (something to that affect).

If the property was vacant for a couple years would it affect your life style?

How much will the area be affected by Detroit's woes?

I think my credit score is low 700's , will that affect things?

I'll have to ask if doing his own flips has affected his appraisals for investors - now that he is an investor himself.

How much does property tax affect the arv on flips.

Could affect the buildings annual holding costs and resale ability.Another big one that developers deal with ( I used to work for one on commercial projects) is not only environmental issues but endangered species issues.Here in GA a stream was found to have "snail darters" a protected species.

well, I think there is a new issue that needs considering if she pays the whole year up front.It affects the lease.All the languages about late fee, grace period, blah blah blah no longer applies.But, what needs to be established instead is early termination.Currently there is an early termination clause of two month penalty if you break the lease with a 30 day notification.How would you handle if all paid up front?

@Andy Robison - does equity affect the ability to get a mortgage?

I agree with @Edward Burns and repeat your 1st property process.