This inspection breaks the findings into 3 categories 1) not normal wear and tear which is fixed and charged to tenant.  2) normal wear and tear that will be fixed and paid for by LL 3) items that are normal wear and tear but will not be addressed at this time.  

I’m happy to break that down for you and help you identify locations that align with your investment goals — whether that’s cash flow, appreciation, or a balance of both.To give you a real-world example: I just got a client under contract this week on a property in the Denver metro area.

If you drop the basic info on the property—like the purchase price, expected rent, taxes, insurance, HOA (if any), and your down payment—we can help walk through the monthly costs like mortgage, maintenance, vacancies, and even property management if you plan to outsource that.If you’ve got a deal or two in mind, just share the details and we can break it down together to see if the cash flow and returns make sense.

So I had to break it down into 9 sheets.

Let’s break down the pros and cons of each when compared side by side:CondoPros:Lower barrier to entry: typically requires a smaller down payment and results in lower monthly mortgage payments.Minimal overhead: utilities like water, trash, and landscaping are often included in HOA dues.No landlord responsibilities: you won’t need to manage tenants or deal with non-payment issues.Cons:HOA management can sometimes be unpredictable or problematic.Long-term rental income growth is generally weaker compared to a duplex, especially if your goal is to hold and rent the property over time.DuplexPros:Rental income from one unit helps offset your mortgage; rental rates are likely to increase over time, lowering your net monthly cost.Higher purchase price can translate into greater long-term appreciation.No HOA or associated fees.Cons:Higher upfront costs: larger down payment and closing expenses.Being a landlord involves active management — and it’s not always fun or easy.Which asset would I choose?

I want to rent the house and at $200,000 it's a great deal, at $250,000 it breaks even, maybe a little negative after maintenance costs.

Things are trading within a range, not breaking up, not breaking down, and following a strong trend that ran. 

Overall sounds fine, but would ask for a specific break down of fees & services.

Here's why:Let's say I sign a tenant to a one-year lease, and 3 months in, their personal/professional situation changes, and they break their lease and move out after a 30-day notice (or maybe less).I am required, by law in most areas, to "mitigate my loss" by remarketing the unit, making it rent-ready, and starting up my lead generation machine to get applicants, funnel them into my screening system, identifying good candidates and ultimately leasing them up.

Under federal guidelines, specifically HUD Form 52641—the Housing Assistance Payments Contract—landlords have the right to collect late penalties from the public housing authority (PHA) if the initial HAP is not paid within a timely manner.Let’s break it down: once a Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA/RTA) has been submitted, the unit has passed inspection, and the contract is executed, then the tenancy officially begins.