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Read The E-Myth Revisted for more info on building a system vs. buying a job.You've estimated closing costs at 1.78%. 

Best bet is to get inspections and or professionals out to assess the systems and provide estimates.With the roof 20-50 years depending on the climate, area, type of shingle and type of roof.

You want more doors, less roofs, less heating systems (ex. 1 sixteen family is better than 4 four family).Although I'm familiar with Bridgeport, I've never owned property there.

Now you can choose to be a more forgiving bank but it is a system that more low income people understand and it gives you more eviction rights than offering traditional owners financing.

Set up a system that automatically sends out text messages (it's the cheapest), followed by ringless Voicemails, followed by e-mails, cold calling, followed by occasional direct mail (i like sending holiday postcards that get noticed).

I'd gamble it's one of our highest ROI systems. 

Mid term goal: nail down systems and procedures on the first and learn everything I can, refi and repeat after about a year from purchase.

We have worked out a system to receive the monthly rent immediately withdrawn from his paycheck which is more than enough to cover the rent.

I know in Alaska sellers push property documents like furnace, roof, heating system inspections, as well as financials and proof of rental income.