It is common to have 1.5-2 months' rent for an early termination fee if they choose to break their lease. 

This is a pretty common item that gets missed when analyzing deals-Vacancy: 8.6% is typically higher than I use, but it depends on your market.

Flat roof homes are common in the SW US, even in areas with significant rain/snow.

It’s terrible but it’s been quite common lately.

Often, people get into business relationships with others just because they are close to you, they have a similar personality as you.I would however suggest you look for someone who would make the business better.Speak to an attorney regarding structure.There is normally one of two ways that more than 1 person can own real estateTenants in common or through an entity(LLC, LP, Corp, etc)

It's sick and twisted.I would just like to have the government house those who are forever homeless AWAY from the towns, out in the country paid for by the taxpayers for the benefit of the taxpayers.Giving them a 'Hand Up" works for the short-term homeless people (those who have experienced some misfortune but can get back to normal with some help) but it seems like a large swath of them need to be "cared for" indoors by the government.If that is sick, twisted or smug, then so be it, but living outdoors on city streets will not cure their drug behavior or their mental illness either.There are two separate issues here:[1] "America" has a homeless problem.[2] The Homeless have drug problems and mental health issues.I am focusing on issue [1], you are focusing on issue [2].Just my 2 cents.

. * Government actions to forestall distressed home sales will begin to fade when the economy returns to full health.

I know this set up is not always common in all states, but I've seen this quite a bit here in CO. 

@Al SalousIts common to may a LLC for each flip. 

We've read all the BiggerPockets books and were frustrated to find that this clause, which is commonly found in every loan, was not covered anywhere.Thank you all in advance for your help.