Total value of the duplex after running the numbers was $75k owner wants $89k.I also told him I would back up my $75k with cash after I do a physical inspection, if this place is as nice inside as he said it was.If he gets the owner to go at $75k I will have the first shot at this one.The SFH, Ughh, has mold on the first 4' of the entire finished basement, needs a complete tear off roof, and a lot of siding repair.

The seller makes a bit more and the property is more marketable, the Realtor makes more and you make a spread near what you might if you went through all the brain damage of buying, holding, fixing, marketing and selling!

I can tell a great deal by looking at ones scope and estimate.Anyone interested, please PM me with contact info and we'll call shortly after the holiday.It was a new construction that was never finished and had some water damage.

Now that the damage is done and moving forward, which action would be the Most appropriate?

A landlord reference can help alleviate concerns about damage, cleanliness and whether they play well with others.For what it's worth, some housing authorities are easier to work with than others.

How do you value a fire damaged 4 unit multi-family property in order to make an offer?

Termites is another big worry as we won't know how bad the actual damage is.

One of my SFH's in NW COS that survived last years fire got hammered in the big rainstorm this september. 25k flood damage in the basement.

This requires fixing one basement wall that was damaged during the driveway job this spring.Moving the kitchen to the 1st floor bedroom and opening that up into the dining room to creat better flow and function.

Cash for keys may also help avoid any further damage by the occupants.