Thomas is speaking my language.

I would look up local realtors and speak to several. 

We use actual bids from contractors and our own estimates of interior rehab.We did call and visit some of the apartments in our rent comps to see what are our competitors were doing in terms of unit quality and rents offering.  

They should speak with an attorney about whether or not their verbal agreement is binding. 

., I think you nailed it: the TENANT BASE in Boston has low expectations, so even low quality buildings fetch great returns.

Definitely quality answers from reputable people, but the one thing that wasn’t mentioned and I think is crucial with regard to aspect of time, is sourcing assets.

Technically speaking they are not part of her original deposit, but likely her dog's damages will be greater than her original deposit.I know it sounds like she is a bad tenant, but i promise that given the location of this unit and the fact that it is only a 525sf house on a 600sf lot, i am ecstatic to have her as a tenant for these last couple of years.

You will need to speak with portfolio lenders/commercial lenders to get financing.

Send me a text or email and we can set a time to speak tomorrow.

This is usually an extra $10/sq that's speaking from NJ.