I feel handicapped if I can only look at places if I have pre-approval for lending, something I may not obtain before hand.

"I've seen an old bldg, rehabbed (leaving the wood sash windows since the arch comm wanted historical preservation), come in at $400K for mostly studios.Issue is that unless you can get funding from ONE source (most non-profits need to shake seat cushions for change), then you have multiple grants - Which means multiple demands that start stacking.Stuff like the afore-mention historical, serving certain populations (like 30% AMI types) or handicapped (lots of ADA and beyond stuff), being in an expensive location, full platinum LEED (=$100K audit besides the costs of meeting spec), etc.

Federal law prohibits discrimination etc. in regards for someone to judge against race, color, religion, handicap, familiar status, national origin, etc.. religion, social status.  

By adding a handicap space, makes me lose 2 regular spots.

I have some cash but not enough to put down on a $200,000 to $300,000 property in my area...and even if I did, my money would be tied up in the deal handicapping me to buy another deal.I've heard stories of people acquiring rental properties starting in their early 20's.

It's a real handicap for a lot of reasons, including a major loss of flexibility on the landlord's part, and there isn't any good reason to do it. 

Including handicapped ones if required at your location.

Yesterday I received a call from my Property Manager. He stated that DSS had called and said he was required to build a wheelchair ramp for one of the tenants. This is still a POH. I told my property manager that the ...

Instead of lots of conversation threads about different topics, lets make it look like twitter's mentally handicapped cousin.

Chances are, if you get a tenant that needs handicap features, you'll have a tenant for life, without putting much money into it.