You typically need the owner’s written consent for pavingEven if you have the right to use and maintain the roadway, paving is permanent and changes the condition of their land.

Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.

Sometimes they take a while to respond to questions, or conditions pop up last minute, leaving buyers scrambling.

The condition made it ideal for improvements that would significantly raise its value and appeal to the local market.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

In my market - Phila suburbs, a 2 bed 1 bath unit will rent around 1900-2100 (depending on condition) while a 2bed 2 bath unit will rent for 2200-2400.Thats around a 15%+ increase for the extra bathroom.

The rent will really depend on the condition of the propety and the time of year.

There are health and safety concerns for both gas and electric ranges.

Health insurance premiums are going up significantly.  

They have SCAD, Memorial Health University, and the new Enmarket Arena that's gonna bring more than ample traffic year-round.

Start by writing your buy box (property type, price band, rent range, condition), practice the BRRRR math on 10 real listings, then talk to three investor‑friendly lenders and two private lenders to learn terms and build credibility; your edge is speed, clarity, and follow‑through.