Hey @William Allen (just finished writing back to you on FB  ...lol) So, yes, owner permits. 

@Douglas KrofcheckIf you have four separate units and wanted to install a central vacuum in each, it is possible each would need to be plumbed separately {for fire code reasons} - either back to a common mechanical room or within each unit - requiring a separate canister/motor to be installed for each.While a central vacuum would be a nice perk, I doubt it would be cost effective - it would likely be cheaper to finish all the units with hard flooring (no carpets) and buy a $50 Bissell Power Force bagless vacuum for each unit.  

Or get faster depreciation by further splitting out the structure from finishes and improvements.

I am a new investor looking for reputable contractors that can get it done from start to finish.

There is a house near me sitting on its on lot. the house is nowhere near finished. only the frame of the house is complete and it has been that way for a few years.

It's become too much for me to do it myself.Can anyone recommend any carpenters - both framing and finishing - in St Pete?

The sellers purchased this right when it was built and just finished paying off their mortgage so they are retiring and want to sell.I think I am not going to find another house like this, but I haven't been through an entire years cycle yet.

And I moved to Svalbard for a while, 1000 miles away from the apartment, so I obviously needed to rent it out from when it was finished in september 2016.A couple of months later I moved back to Trondheim, and because I already had tenants (which I didn't want to throw out) I ended up moving back home with my mother.This is the moment I realized I was in a good position to get into real estate investing:I'm living at home, rent freeMy mortgage has a fixed rate at 1,7% for the next 5 years and I don't have to pay installments (I only pay the rate)The apartment has increased 36.000$ in value since I bought itBecause I only pay the fixed rate on my mortgage, the apartment gives me an extra 650$ cash flow each month.

I just finished screening, and doing a background check on potential renters. which I went thru trans-unions (smart-move) website. 

I've been lurking on BP and watching the podcasts/seminars for a little while now and I am excited to get started in investing.I will try to keep this short and sweet...My mom owes $65,000 on her home (SFH 3/2), currently appraising for $120,000 as-is.Current mortgage payment is $500 a month with rents in  the area in the $1200 - $1350 RangeHome needs $35,000 - $40,000 in rehab (based on 3 estimates) .A similar home, okay finishes recently sold for between $160,000 - $185,000Unfortunately, my mom is disabled and isn't in a financial position to get the home repaired and wouldn't qualify for any type of loan due to credit issues as well.She's willing to sell me the home and willing to loan me the profits of the sale to kick off our investment portfolio.