*Side note some policies may offer "Repair Cost" settlement which is a nice option that falls in the middle of RCV and ACV and may not require you to insure the dwelling at the full replacement cost estimate.For those outside the major Ohio cities you may have a small stroke hearing someone say to insure it for less than the full RCV.

Hey guys I’m in Jax fl looking to get my hands dirty on my first real estate deal but I would like to get some first hand experience from someone already in the business here in Jax.

It'll be the guy or gal that folks say "this was the 4th lender I tried and they finally got it done!"

I have a local ac guy i've used for 10+ years if you want another local quote, @Elton TidwellPersonally if you plan to keep it long term and every want to raise the rent, central heat and ac would attract better quality renters imho... window units scream 'bottom shelf' and are a signal of what renters can expect in terms of quality and rent... 

Guy, this looks like it could be an awesome deal.When you state the three options you're considering, you might need to rethink about Option 1.

I got a local guy in DC that can point you in the right direction.

Hi guys, Roy here.

Like I said right now I'm studying hard and reading the new book from here that was just put out and getting advice from you guys.

The nice thinkg for you is they came and handled his affairs quickly- so refund them and move on with the new tenant. 

I get more use out of big data in other investment categories, which provides a nice baseline for the kind of returns I should expect on real estate, before it's too much effort.Granted, there are a million opportunities out there.