The decision to allow pets there, though, was influenced by demand and basic math.

Amy I talked to William off line I dont think he is a plant.. as someone who actually funds land flippers I was curious as to where these folks get the basic training..

I actually had to make calls to fix the heat and broken doors and connected with the tenants 1 on 1.

I know the basics of house flipping already and I flip in the Bay Area.Please don't comment here and say that coaches and etc are scams. 

Given this is where my major operating expenses fell (beyond taxes and insurance), keeping this cost lower, by average, helps my cash flow.I invest in older neighborhoods, so the 2-4 unit properties, typically have single water meter, maybe single electric, and many have radiator heat with a single boiler.  

As for heat loss along the way why does it matter?

Basically if there is no "living room" and there are no comparable properties with similar square footage and bed/bath count in your area the property becomes difficult to comp or sell and lenders will not be able to use it as collateral for a loan Excellent point.

But education starts somewhere, and basic analysis and due diligence will enable the investor to avoid the worst investments.  

This isn’t just about bookkeeping—it’s about setting yourself up for sustainable growth.Many investors use a basic system with at least five accounts: one for income, one for operating expenses, one for taxes, one for marketing, and one for reserves.

KS yoak basically made the situation worse.