On our high end homes we get a pro designer, but don't solicit feedback nearly as strategically.

They have the artistic talent and design knowledge to do so.

But this is kind of what Bigger Pockets is designed for - researching subject no matter how long ago they were written.  

The utilities / street's are done / plans are included for 8 additional units on the vacant lots.The seller's bottom line is $1.25 m for property with 0 help to closing costs.

Month-month leaseEach unit is individually metered and tenant pays utilities except for the following:Electricity for section 8 tenant only (2,100/yr)Water + Sewage for entire house (1900/yr)Property Taxes: 7,808Insurance: 1,500 per yearSummary: (annual basis)Rental Income: $37,260Operating Expenses: $13,308 (35.7%)NOI: $23,952Mortgage 30 yr @ 5%: $10,307Net Income: $13,645 $4548/UnitThe following expenses were receieved from the owner.

.$1300 in Rent against the following expenses on your original numbers:Mortgage Rate 5.00%Length of Mortgage in years 30Monthly Mortgage payment $643.78Taxes $150.00Sewer and Water $-Trash $-Heat/Utilities $-HOA $-Cap Ex and Ops $150.00 (this is a bit higher than your number, but not major in terms of the entire deal, and yes, it is a realistic number)Insurance $100.00Mgmt Fee $-Vacancy $104.00Total Expenses $1,147.78

She is the interior designer and stager, and I do the manual labor and oversee the finances.

I own and rent out a SFR that brings in brings in $300 after utilities and mortgage/taxes/insurance.

The occupied units, though paying market rents, were bleeding the firm with various utility costs (ie. $11k in fuel expenses last year on a 3 unit, 5 BR building grossing $27k.

I currently work at an engineering firm designing HVAC/Plumbing systems.