Master your formulas and equations and then you wont have to ask, knowing weather you have a deal or not will become second nature.

So some idiot can't wait for a couple of grannies to die naturally so their rents and value jumps dramatically so they do stupid stuff and get smacked. 

When I make a personal connection with someone, I naturally want to help them. 

IF it's on a concrete pad, natural gas fire pit and direct hook up for the BBQ, then it's probably not going to be an issue.John, since you are starting from scratch, as long as this is contemplated while designing it, you are good to go. 

Especially for folks who get very little positive response due to the nature of their work.

There can't be penalties on Act of nature delays, it is not something that can be anticipated, on our end, a weather delay will always be an approved time extension.

@Bryan Otteson  rental real estate is considered passive by "nature of the business" by IRS which can be a benefit as you don't have to pay self employment tax,  if your LLC is set up as an s-corp you could always pay yourself a salary for the property management activities, but you have to file a form 941, 940 and pay employment taxes of about 15% and state forms and taxes depending on your state.  

And when considering holding property as a rental, never over estimate cash flow and lower vacancy expenses.That's an excellent point Aaron; because whether it's your business or the natural environment, what's the point if you can't sustain it into the future? 

Since you've purchased, you are going to have a certain unknown amount of exposure due to the nature of how you acquired title.Attempting to monetize could be accomplished with a Grant or Warranty Deed and a Purchase Money Note secured by Trust Deed or Mortgage with a clause addressing the potential issue and who and how risk is to be born. 

Hopefully a third unit is in the cards for Q2/16.Biggest question with the 4-plex is when to replace the four 'snowmen' oil boilers?