With my extensive background in construction and carpentry spanning over 15 years, I can offer you detailed insights and help you make the right decisions when it comes to selecting a contractor for your project.

For me that is one of the EASIEST maintenance calls I get.In addition, I will pick up some used washers and dryers locally off facebook marketplace for $150-200 and store them usually for when I put a new rental in service and need to put appliances in it.

@Justin Morgan now this is the insight I was looking for!

They barely have enough money for a downpayment, and now they have to come up with additional funds to cover the real estate commissions.Furthermore, it is unlikely to bring home prices down because prices are market-driven and not related to real estate commissions.

Land acquisition, permits, foundation, utilities, architect, and on and on but without the additional benefit of profit on the larger sq/ft you'd be selling.

Just getting ready to dip my toes into Real Estate Investing and am doing research on markets.  A friend of mine has a few multi-families around the Rockland, Waldoboro, and South Thomaston areas in Maine.  She has fa...

Additionally, installing a makeup air system along with a ducted vent hood seems impractical and costly.I've considered alternative options such as a recirculating vent hood, but I'm concerned about its effectiveness in removing grease and smoke. 

I am not sure the cost, but it would involve additional contractors.

Well, I can sure agree with you on your last point :-)Exodus is a big word for sure, but 1000 per week with no end in sight is not great news for a political regime.

You can also opt to use FHA financing for a minimum of 3.5% down (this works best for 2 units, 3-4 units has additional hoops to jump through).