They are also now requiring fire sprinklers and fire alarms regardless of the building type if it’s more than 1 story tall.

For someone with a full-time W-2 job, that’s a tall order, and often the only way to get there is through a spouse who can take on that status.So the takeaway is this: none of your rehab time is wasted.

Try to see the glass half full, one day you’ll look back and realize this job was just a stepping stone.

If it is turnkey maybe they can get 90% of the ARV but that is a tall task.  

Lots of rosy colored glasses in this industry and people telling me how safe Real Estate investing is.  

They are a major selling point.You don’t need custom glass—both Lowe’s and Home Depot sell impact replacement windows at reasonable prices.

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I know I'm fashionably late to the party (sips glass of bourbon).

As far as net on a deal, you will need to figure that out as without knowing your income bracket or what deductions you can apply, that would be a tall order.

Concentrated on electrical and roof then planned new glass store fronts, new paint and repaired parking lot for new asphalt overlay. 100% leased and running smooth.