Essentially what I am asking is when the realtor that I am working with who knows I am wholesaling sends me info on a property what are specifics I need to know to make an offer?  

Hi all,What are essential questions to ask when speaking with a seller of a 5-unit property?

Essentially which communities do you feel get you the biggest bang for the buck.

If you have not researched that topic before, there are many threads about that but it is essentially a rough and quick method for estimating your expenses.My recommendation is that you find a good property manager.Good luck with school.Chris

We have found it essential to visit our properties and look for things an owner would notice -- is it time to repaint outside trim and porch rails, treat decks, repair loose fence pickets, etc., items that would get very expensive if neglected but tenants don't ever call about.   

Essentially, this one IRS auditor uncovered a vast tax dodge where the grandparents were running several million dollars through shell corporations set up and owned by children and grand children, paying zero taxes along the way with deliberate obfuscations, magic hand waving and smoke.  

Also maybe explain to him that well kept wood flooring might reduce his carpet changes a few times thereby saving him more money in the long run.Landlords don't liked to be asked for money or for possible non essential changes so NO is the immediate gut reaction.

I belive would essentially have to offer rent below market rent rates to compensate for the more expensive utilities.

Coming from Phoenix, where a garage was essential so the beating sun wouldn't destroy your car's paint job, I thought a garage would be essential here too, especially to save time having to clean snow off your car.

Essentially, your ROBS 401k would sponsor a real estate operating company and you would be an owner employee.