A good partnership should have a multiplying effect due to everyone bringing unique skills and strengths to the table.

I have capital that has produced disappointing results in convential investments  I am considering investing 60 - 80 K all cash on a town home rental  this will give me a chance to test the waters and see if I want to go bigger  jay

For this property, currently water, sewer and trash are owner-paid.So, here's my question: how can I convert water, sewer and trash over to tenant paid as efficiently (and fairly) as possible?

I recommend minimum 4 coats with poly.  2 seal coats with buffing between and 2 final coats  You can use water base as  well if you prefer, finishing will dry faster allowing for more coats.

When qualifying a property, why does it matter how much it is under water if the bank will still only be able to get the highest bid at auction?

As an FSBO I would ask if owner financing was on the table.  

1) Scrape popcorn: $25002) Add a tankless hot water heater: $2500 (opens closet in house and resolves code issues with existing tank)3) Pergo XP flooring through all house besides bathrooms

It was designed with one meter for heat and one meter for water/sewer.

The table shows that Cleveland has zero population growth, a reduction in jobs in that period and a low median household income.

(I type the street into Redfin/others and it keeps giving me comps within certain close neighborhoods).A house I'm going to look at tomorrow is in a little niche area on the water/with a view along with 80 other houses of the same ranch style.