This is an exterior BPO with tenants still living there.

It was turn on the water, find the leak, fix the leak, repeat.One leak was along an exterior wall in a void on the second floor.

I renewed the leases on the top two units for another 12 months, to give me time to focus on the bottom two units and the exterior of the property.

There can be significant value in saying you live on Castle Drive as opposed to the next street over on Skid Row Trail.In the appraisal, you begin by considering the region first, then the neighborhood or immediate area and then the subject property.

Hi BP members,Just looking to find out more creative ways in finding FSBO sites with listings of their properties as oppose to dealing with a bunch of wholesaler sites that deal with strictly sellers & realtors?

As a real estate agent what kind of differences do you see in handling the needs of those looking for a home as opposed to those looking to buy an investment?

Bryan has an excellent point of investing in Sun Belt areas with available 'Modern' work as opposed to more Industrial/Manufacturing work like in the Rust Belt.

You also need to consiter arv oppose to what they have it listed at.

Also, keep in mind that a bedroom needs two methods of egress, so you may have issues with taking out an exterior door.

.* Pretty decent area, C++ to B- property, fully rented* 24 units in two buildings, 18000 SF, all nice-sized 2BR; brick exterior; 4 units on each of three levels per building.* Owned by busy small bank president, has been managed [poorly] by 82 year old father from 60 miles away.