Common construction is highly influenced by marketing from companies that are also making a profit.

As far as income requirements, we use total household income which is pretty common. 

Have a plan B & C for that scenario..One questions though, Is the loan interest only for the whole ten years or is it only for a year, then principal kicks in (this is common).

I know its a common mindset and this is America with its current political climate,  but itś not that Black and White.

I had a sewer pipe lined and they sent a video when the job was complete, so I think that is pretty common.

Recently, as she was going through the common garage, the door abruptly slammed down on her windshield and shattered it.From what she explains, she was shaken, backed out slowly and called the complex’s management office to let them know what happened.In the meantime, her insurance covered the windshield replacement.A bit later, she received an invoice from the complex’s management for the repair of the garage door.The garage door has sensors, which would prevent the door from coming down if there was a vehicle going through.

While there are certainly risks and pitfalls, if you're active on Bigger Pockets and asking questions when you need help you're going to be just fine.

.$1700 - 3 bedroom up - New floors, paint, knock down 1 wall, add washer dryer, modify front entrance for common foyer between units$1400 - Basement unfinished - turn into a 2 bedroom unit, kitchen, bathroom  - 40'x20'Widen drivewaySplit hydro into two metersFix upper then rent (2 months) then work on lower (4 months)Refinance after 8-12 months. 

I would start by talking about what your long term goals are - a common ground.

Explain that you are fixing up the common areas and need people to take their belongings out of the common space (and keep them out).If some are into gardening, tell them you are also doing the landscaping and are open to suggestions though that doesn't mean you are going to do them.