LTV is the most important factor we look at, along with quality/desirability of the collateral (which will determine how easy it will be to dispose of in a down market).

Commercial can be great too, but results vary by use/buildout.Improvements matter: Big rehabs can be a huge driver, sometimes the better play is a cost seg on the building plus a review of repairs vs. capital improvements, and whether any prior components can be disposed when you replaced them.Hold long term: That’s fine,just remember it’s mostly a time-value-of-money play.

Just as children should not eat lead paint (I'm not sure how you bite a wall) they should not ingest asbestos siding or "pop corn" either None, of this information is compliant with any current cities asbestos disposal laws.

There were roaches, debris behind the dryer which could be a fire hazard, and the sink had been unable to drain for a month because the tenant had put debris down the garbage disposal and didn't say anything about it until I asked if there were any concerns.

In the meantime: bag and wash/dry all fabrics on high heat, reduce clutter, vacuum thoroughly (and dispose of the bag immediately), and avoid moving items out of the house so they don’t spread.

You generally have to give notice and an opportunity for the former owner to claim their property before disposing of it. 

This is why you felt no LT enduring "love", because you were never meant to, you were disposable.

.), giving you perspective that most residential agents simply don’t have.They operate statewide and even nationally, and they have a network of experienced vendors at your disposal.  

Cleanup of Hazmat and disposal $50 per pile . 

Many new investors don’t have a lot of disposable income when they start so you have to plan for how you are going to acquire and or rehab property.You can partner with an experienced investor and learn from them.