When you assume worst-case condition, avoid bank leverage, and structure creatively, ARV compression and contractor risk matter a lot less because you’re not dependent on a perfect resale window...................  

The same needs to be done for HVAC, plumbing, sewer lines, windows, paint/siding, etc.

The cops said it was due to a teenager climbing in through an open window and was eating donuts in the kitchen. 

.🔹 What to Watch For• Plumbing: galvanized or old copper lines can leak or clog after years of inactivity• Water intrusion / grading: check for signs around foundation – old homes can have unseen moisture issues• Windows/doors: drafty and inefficient — replacement costs add up fast• Insulation: likely minimal if original — impacts utility costsSince it has literally sat empty 3 years, the unknown risk isn’t necessarily dramatic defects — it’s what age has done to systems that don’t get daily use.

Quote from @Enrique Toledo:If it is just window seals yes list it now.

High visibility from the exit, new construction with single drivethrough window and about 2000 sf interior with seating area (typical current size). 

Forget their number. 

The PM signed a lease with tenants on our behalf that included things in the contract with the tenants that we said we didn't want included that we found out after it was signed (professional bed maintenance and window cleaning prior to move in, regular lawn maintenance, and snow removal).

It’s baseline.Things that quietly win:enough outlets (especially kitchens), and placed where humans actually livesolid lighting, ventilation, ceiling fans where appropriatedishwasher, good water pressure, functional storageclean finishes, tight doors/locks, good windows, quiet where possibleevidence of preventive maintenance, not patchwork repairsGoodies don’t just look at photos.

I didn’t leave enough of a safety buffer, and shortly after, I had a chimney collapse on a 3.5 story tall building that damaged the roof and even went through a neighbor’s window.