Its embarrassing (and unprofessional) to approach someone about solving their foreclosure issue when none exists and these owners won't be very kind when responding to you.

Ask questions about dealing with landlords, leases, tenant rights and other important issues."

Is this an easy fix or is this something that could get pricey the issue he has is the 2x4's supporting the roof. any input from experienced carpenters is much appreciated. my dad has incredibly high standards for things so i am trying to get a second opinion.

Personally I see charging tenants for repairing tenant caused issues however maintenance repairs are exclusively the responsibility of the investor.

However, he was responsible for showing apartments, handling all repair issues, seeing that rents were paid on time, keeping the outside areas and hallways clean, etc..Because he was always "on call" 24/7 (and my mom was expected to help out with the cleaning) he was given the basement apartment to live in rent free in exchange for a small salary (which is why he managed three buildings; one would not generate enough income for the family).Perhaps your applicant doesn't want to live in one of the properties he manages.Gail

Most municipalities are forgiving when you a buy a property and inherit these issues provided you take care of them quickly but you already own this property, they may not be forgiving

That’s a Local specific zoning/use issue.

Hey @Jay Hinrichs you'll only see me posting in the turn key threads if there is a title issue involved...

I would then sell off one of my properties and hopefully purchase another duplex for about 100k fixed up as well.My issue is last year I paid almost no taxes due to buying and fixing houses and putting income in retirement accounts so I don’t qualify for a mortgage this year.I want to learn how to refinance and cash out and take loans against my rentals to invest in investment mortgages and see if I can’t do a better job with about 1 million to work with.

I never had any issues getting the high ratio insured clients funds when the stresss test was introduced a yr ago.