Most codes require egress windows in all basement bedrooms and all basement units. 

The day before I arrived, I had no choice but to text Chris and ask him for the lockbox code.

How to find reasonable square feet price of this area or zip code ?

I’m worried about code violations/potential problems that come with whoever converted a commercial retail building into apartments and the possible cut corners that come with that.

All these properties are in same area same zip code same location walkable distance same square feet around 2000 square feet.

Sharing this to see what other local investors are experiencing:What I’m seeing right now (real data):Typical SFR entry price between $165K – $210K in investor-heavy zip codes (27405, 27406, 27260, 27262).Market rents for a 3/1 or 3/2 are landing around $1,375 – $1,550/mo depending on condition & area.Inventory for affordable SFRs is still tight, but not as tight as last year.

If someone is buying a 50 million value add multifamily and porking debt to 75 or 80% LTV you are asking for failure unless you bought at the very bottom of the cycle recovery process for that asset class.They massage debt with interest only, floating rates, short term fixed loans, rate buydowns, etc.What that is code for is the deal is so marginal that they have to think of other ways to make it work to entice investment.

Right now not a lot of good options for me in the 85254 and 85255 zip codes around my price range.

A clean appraisal file is your best weapon.Also be prepared for stricter DSCR coverage requirements in certain Cali zip codes.

., exterior/landscaping while interior demo proceeds).Use a Gantt chart (even a simple spreadsheet) to track trade start/finish, dependencies, and buffers.Daily control15-minute stand-up with GC or project lead each morning (photos + punch list).Two inspections/week: one quality, one progress vs. schedule.Keep critical spares on hand (breakers, valves, GFCIs, common trim, extra boxes of flooring).Tech + templatesSimple tools (Google Drive + shared photo folders, or apps like Buildertrend/Jobber) for scope sheets, punch lists, and photo proof.Use QR codes in rooms linking to the finish schedule for fewer “what goes here?”