While we definitely have four seasons, the lake effect saves us from receiving the worst of most winters.

By doing this research you can create an effective comparative market analysis to reach a target price point at which to price homes. 

You can ask the seller to give the tenants 30 day notice, or better yet, you could have put a provision in the contract that the duplex will be vacant at closing, and then select a closing date that would have given the seller a reasonable period of time to get the tenants out.

In effect, one stop shopping for our clients.

I intend to put my personal residence on the market, and the HELOC would allow me to make some carefully selected repairs/improvements to get a quick sale at a favorable price.  

Make new lease effective on that particular day.

Not an association problem per se, but it effectively holds up any progress.Call and talk to the manager (please tell me they have professional management?!?).  

Background: Analyzing a Fourplex, fully occupied, ROI ~8% on current NOI basis assuming 50% in costs (before forced appreciation) (could go to 10% after but not much higher) I would say D area (Low income, high crime). 1920s building and will need maintenance Low income tenants – on month to month and possibly on welfare (not sure) To date my partner and I have only invested in A or B areas and only acquired non occupied units so that we get to select tenants first hand.

Box address, if you have one, ...Get contracts from the attorney you select to be part of your team.

Here are some recommendations for you: Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingIf you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.