Quote from @Evan Polaski: @Enrique Roth, every investor should be preparing a full appraisal package.In mine, I include 1. before and after photos, 2. 5-6 comps that I want the appraiser to use, WITH explanations of what the comps have or don't have compared to mine.  

If it's norm for the landlords to pay it you will have a tough time to get the tenants to pay.If others are using RUBS then you can try it.

With a 30 day trial I would say at least give it a try and see what you think.

Would love to!

Financing options up to 85% loan to value are available on 1-4 unit properties for an investment transaction.  

(that CA so ignorantly enforces)...Not sure if any of that makes since...it's was just a thought...what are yours  Yes you want them to sign their rights away to avoid an eviction process.

Most areas that aren't A or B neighborhoods do not support new construction without some outside subsidy funding. just look at south side chicago were you can buy an exist 2 flat for what 100k that will need work so maybe 250k all in those properties even with the lot for free would cost double that to build today.. if not more..

It would be extremely unwise to buy in st louis without personally visiting the property. 

When she started to remodel, she realized the electricity needed to be updated and the current landlord didn't have the funds to cover.

Hey Myles, welcome to the BP group!