I am been researching teams as well and you have hit the biggest issue or drawback that I have come across----who owns the client and how is commission split.  

Any way you look at it, leaving that one unit as a one-bedroom is a total waste of space if there's a possibility of a cost efficient way to add another

If you hit a dead end, call the Attorney General's Office or State's Attorney (not sure what they call it in NJ), and they will very quickly know if this is a scam, because if it is, you are not the first one to call in.

Also, if they are improving the efficiency of most appliances, would the future costs not be deferred by the future savings of such appliances?

Now that the cold weather has hit I've come to find out the heating system was done as a hack job that needs to completely get redone - and ASAP.  

At the end of the day make sure you don't get hit with analysis paralysis and don't be afraid to make a move!

I have bought properties the day they hit the market and I have bought properties that were vacant and for sale for almost 2 years.

The property just hit the market and each unit is rented for $400 a month.

If you've got a go-to contractor, know how to manage a flip, and it's just the first time you've hit a property with foundation issues, it might be worth paying the month to learn more about monetary exposure on this particular foundation challenge.

I think I can hit 1% and cash flow positive, but 2% seems really hard in my area.