He paid $28k and put in 42k, which he said was some framing (which is a lot of framing), but he said nothing else has been done and it’s a full gut, according to him.

It’s important to note the properties are located in a B neighborhood in which property values are on an upward trajectory.6 condos refinanced 75% LTV in two loans $300k @ 5% 5/20 and $34.5k @ 5% 5/10All in costs for units and rehab $305kRefinance amount $334.5k (yes we got out $30k more than we put in)Gross annual rent $94,620Annual Mortgage payments $28,308Annual condo fees $13,680Annual Property taxes $13,200Annual Insurance $3,300Annual Water/Sewer $7,056Net is $29,076

I bought this duplex 5/17 and put in new appliances, floor and paint. 

If rent contol policy is put in place that doesn't allow them this kind of rent increases - the projects won't be viable to outside investors.

Dad put the money down for buying the house and the construction loan then paid himself back in full when it was converted to a perm mortgage put in my name. 

You can’t get your property pre-inspected to be “put in the program.”  

I have put in the work and have some greats leads, just looking for some help or guidance in getting someone to the appointments.

I was ready to put in the paper work to sign on with the realtor and submit an offer, but the Realtor is telling me that the owner is not cooperating and has some problems.The agent told me that about every 6 months the owner , when accepting an offer has to submit his w2 forms, and other paper work to the bank ( I have no clue what the owner has to submit or if this is even true) BUT, the agent said that he's been e mailing and leaving messages for the owner!

If they don't want it, I won't force them to have it...though I put in the lease that they SHOULD get it to limit my liability in case they say they didn't know.

I read it wrong... that makes you all the more the good guy- even if you (rightly) resent the hell out of being put in that position