Let the city be the bad guy, go talk to the building inspector and get them on the job.You will need to be a project manager on this to avoid it taking forever.

., duplexes) can offer better cash flow potential compared to single-family homes.Look beyond traditional neighborhoods: Up-and-coming areas with revitalization projects can offer a balance of affordability and potential growth.

. $50k might be the right amount, but if you haven't already projected monthly P&I on the new home at $50k down, I'd recommend doing so before committing remainder to investments.3. 

I'm guessing doing a project like this in Mass. is less involved than where I am located.

The email includes a house with projections such as the average daily rate and occupancy rate.

My business model is finding off-market properties that are perfect for flips, gut renovations, and ground up new construction primarily in Brooklyn.

@Mun MohsinIn regards to the current tenant, I would figure out what the current market rent is for the property and what the market rent would be after you do the renovations/repairs.

@Patrick Lee What stands out to me is the fact someone who lives in Texas wants to renovate homes in PA and will be relying on a project manager/mentor who resides in NY 2 hours away.

A 20k rehab brought this to a 55k project with a fantastic exit a few weeks later for a cool ~60k profit.

I would check out some open houses or listings online of newly renovated places and I bet there will be a consensus pick.