If you can share some details, I will check it out and see what the level of interest is with my students.Gene

I also needed to install carbon monoxide detectors on all levels since I have a gas furnace.

Hello,I’m looking to possibly build a cookie-cutter/basic, small apartment complex (10-20 units, one level, no basements, etc.) in a local town.

I believe you can put down as little as 3.5% and even if you just secure a duplex, you could live rent-free (off the rental from the other side) and could save up faster for your next purchase. 

This coming weekend will be the first time I'll be looking at units to give me the next level of knowledge. 

There are much straighter and lighter trees that grow faster available for dimensional lumber: firs, spruces, and various other pine species.The rafters are not the biggest issue here -- a sturdy rafter structure is to be expected in a pre-truss structure, where simple solid rafters in line hold up the roof, not a complicated structure of thinner sticks taking up lots of floor space in the attic.You need to look at the attic floor from below carefully.

There is no comparison between the two tax levels.

Having entry-barriers to anything forces the participant to be able to perform at a certain level of capability prior to entry, and is a form of protection for all participants, both new and seasoned.

Will they stay at the 50% level if repairs have not been made?

Definetly spend some time networking with realtors, it will help you build your rep and will move your property much faster when it's listed.