I am also interested in listings these properties as short sales as long as they are not extremely under water. thoughts?

My question is what are people doing with duplexes that only have one HVAC and one hot water unit?

Don't manipulate expenses to try to make a property fit, it will not work out in your favor.Utilities-when I first started, I would actually call on a property I am interested in and I ask for the average monthly water usage.

30 units, 4 buildings, right next to each other. 10 units’ vacant, current owners are paying water and have move in specials to “sweeten the deal” their words.

Sometimes tenants install them improperly, leading to water damage.I also have units with central heat and air.

Windows I can do since I will only need 5 or so.Might get some prices on the siding.I will get the house inspected and have all the furnaces and water tanks checked.I also wil get a better look at the roof now that the snow melted away.

Thank god the water was deep so I made it out in one piece.

.@ 39K, 350 HOA(with water/electric included) and owner occupancy restriction, would still been a deal to me.

As a vendor, I think they could file a mechanics lien without any resistance from the clerk.

The Tenant/Buyer shall notify the Landlord/Seller in writing of the exercise of this option at least ten (10) days prior to the expiration of the initial term of this Lease/Option or the expiration of any extension thereof, by mail to the last provided address of Landlord/Seller.5)COVENANTS OF TENANT/BUYER: Commencing with and during the term of this agreement, and including any extension, the Tenant/Buyer hereby covenants and agrees as follows:(A)That the Tenant/Buyer will pay all utility charges and bills, including, but not limited to, water, sewer, gas, oil, and electric, which may be assessed or charged against the property.