. $90k rehab is a reasonable forecast (broken up over all the trades - we use licensed subs for mechanical / electrical and we are a licensed plumbing company).

Many of these apartments have the mechanicals in unit and the electrical panel in unit.  

The district created a financing mechanism where the landowner controlled the work scope and budget for a specific project and financed the project by issuing bonds to pay for the project.

You have as much to do with that break in as the buyer's auto mechanic.

Also if you have the water metered separately but not with the utility company meter but an off market mechanical meter then you can bill back the tenant also.

This sounds like one of those "my home needs no work", get there and it needs roof, mechanicals, bathroom rehab, etc...

Transport Workers Union Local 234, which represents bus drivers, subway and trolley operators, and mechanics, has been without a contract since early spring.A potential walkout could come on the eve of the Phillies' three-game home stand for the World Series, that starts Saturday - creating a transportion nightmare for those trying to get to and from the games.Complete story herehttp://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/65941587.html?

The DADU must meet all the Seattle residential, building, mechanical, electrical, and energy code requirements that apply to single-family dwellings.

Is there anything I should be looking out for with my home inspector during my home inspection other than the obvious items - foundation/structural, mechanicals, etc.?

unlike others here I very rarely buy from a wholesaler I have extensive broker contacts in my markets that have their networks.. same theory as wholesalers but just better mechanics for purchasing .. its very market specific though  that's for sure..