This may be a simple question but curious in today’s climate of rising interest rates (mid-2018) , does it make sense for long term buy and hold investors to pay for points to buy down the interest rate or keep the cash on hand instead for additional properties.  

My bid for wiring the two units is about $10K and then there are some additional charges for the external panels, the garage, etc.

Moving the rear door over would have helped tremendously but it's not an option with the budget as the exterior has a very dated stucco style and we wouldn't be able to match color/texture and keep it in budget.So I'm looking for ways to define the open space directly opposite the kitchen.

I will explain in greater detail.I put alarm systems in all my houses in addition to smart lock and a smart thermostat that are all linked to my alarm system and a amazing web interface from Alarm.com. 

In addition, I would recommend posting your screening/income requirements in your ads! 

I do know that lending can be complicated with a sponsor and a less experienced person on the deal, but I know a good lender to go through, so I am confident that it will be possible to overcome that obstacle.In addition, this is a relatively small deal.

Or does it mean any additional fees through closing would be paid by the Seller?

You need a warranty deed to buy or sale at full price.Is there any additional info you can find on the tax assessors website about the property?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.In addition to the sites I mentioned above, how do you go about finding good contractors? 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.