Document the condition thoroughly for future reference and estimates.If the property is of interest, it’s crucial to have professionals assess potential structural damage, electrical issues, or mold remediation costs.

For now, just know we had a few years of much higher than normal inflation and it caused permanent damage in the form of higher input prices to build a home.RegulationsThe second cost of a home is regulatory policy.

To top it off their contractor used a saw to remove their lockbox and cut into my front door badly damaging it in several places, and they will not address that either.

Sure you have the right to sue for damages but that's it. 

The upsides gotta be worth it for the brain damage of it all. 

We have strong tenant pools so almost never have significant damages anyways (I never have on north side).

Modern lumber is also a lot more prone to termite damage as it is softer and easier to consume whereas old lumber is extremely resinous and naturally termite resistant.

About two years ago I purchased a home damaged by a fire to rehab and flip. 

Influenced by people4.

That can literally be like 50 bucks - and that is not up to youInvesting in section 8 usually means C-D class areas - Higher risk, higher turnover, higher chance of evictions, higher chance of property damage, behind on rent etc.Instead of buying a 20 unit, maybe considering scaling down and investing in a solid area.