When building new, it is possible to design and build houses, and larger buildings, with a modest increase in up-front capital (10 - 15%) costs in comparison to the "normal/typical" minimum code build, which have resulting energy consumption 70%+ lower.  

The property should be listed, ask that agent why the property isn't being shown, it should be to seek the highest price.

The DBA is the business name, but YOU are the sole proprietor and file under your Personal SSN.Look at the DBA filing - - there is no SSN or TIN as it is also known.If you want to file under something other than your SSN, the create an LLC or S-Corp - - seek legal assistance to do so and to understand the tax implications.

I offer to fund a flip of there house, they would get the number they were seeking for their house plus a percentage of whatever the profits are after all expenses, holding costs, realtor fees etc..have been paid.

Good chances are you'll be fine if you give them a notice to vacate, but what you may think is totally rational could increase your liability and land you in hot water if the tenant decides to lawyer up.

They base my sfh off comps and I'm sure they would also appraise and find comps for your multi units and if you put $40k in rehab then that is good for you because that will increase the value and some of the other multi units may not be as updated as yours.

Hello all,I'm a postal worker and mom of three seeking out ways to add another stream of income in order to help pay for my children's education.

I’m seeking a total of 40k.

Richard,Welcome, I'm Chad Haili a part time investor; also seeking knowledge from everyone too.

The article above suggests that rents are increasing faster than prices, which would lead to increasing cap rates.