When the market dropped severely you could use the 2% rule and the numbers fell into place.

They had propane tanks & I assume they are all on septic with 'city' water.

Small aquariums haven't been a problem for us, but the large ones give off too much moisture and have the potential to cause more water damage.

If you're in Florida drop me a line and maybe we can do some business in the future.

Hi welcome to BP, the community here can definitely help you navigate the REI waters.

The conversation turned to the realm of the hypothetical and the question was brought up,"If you were dropped off 1,000 miles from home with only $1,000 what would you do to make money?"

I save all of my reciepts and payments for rent,electric,water etc.

Upcoming special assessments for a roof that needs to be replaced or other capital improvement can kill your deal and once you're in, you're stuck with the bill if you don't negotiate the seller to pay it.And last but not least, if the building/association drops to less than 70% owner occupied units, forget about getting a loan in the development until the percentage goes back over 70%, which can kill your exit strategy.I don't mean to rain on anyone's parade, just be careful out there!

You mentioned two types of sound, air borne (dog bark) and structural (running water in pipes).

Commercial lenders are not going to be swayed by forecasts of 5% year-over-year inflation, they will want to know the property still holds its head above water if there is a 20% correction in property values or a 5-10% increase in vacancy.