In other words, if I opted to make large scale improvements to my other properties (new roof, kitchen, bathrooms, ect) would these expenses help offset the profits of the flip? 

If I buy a Student Housing or Apartment DST with a 50% L/V for $200K, and they have say 20% land and 80% improvement.

Back then Philadelphia suffered from the lack of major employers, but has improved considerably since.

He's been a huge help and continues to improve the way we do things at my company.

Really it is a matter of if you think your quality of life improves to the tune of $100k if you get the new place, or is it really just the pool that is missing.

Ideal central location (with new Class-A all around), very nice neighborhood, good bones, easy conversion from 2/2 to 3/2 units, good rent comps, high potential rent increases through capital improvements, no title issues or liens conveying clean title and warranty deed, well-liked long term month-to-month tenants paying well-below market rents.  

Your confidence will improve as you learn more.  

Just click my name and look at posts I've written I believe there are three lazy landlord posts One on painting One on flooring I like what you've written I believe it dkesent have to be that our work is less than professional quality I think that for many of us who are somewhat handy We can specialize on one or two things that we can do really wellFor me I have chosen Tiling , painting, and landscapingNow I haven't rally done anything landscape wise but my intention is to take some classes on landscape design It's one of those areas that pay huge dividends and save tons of moneyTiling mastery allows you to save tons of money and actually greatly improve the value of a home Painting of course is something we all can do and we can learn some tricks to help us get a professional job. 

hi, im jeff, i am interested in multifamily dwellings in the atl or pgh market. i am fairly new to investing and am currently enrolled in a coaching program during which  i have been able to meet many people in the business and have garnered quite a few relationships with some seasoned players. i am looking to learn  all i can so that i can help those people and communities that want to improve their situations as well as make a profit . 

I found a property in San Antonio, TexasSo far, these are the statistics:Appraised: 72 k Improvements: 61,620 kLand market: 10,380 The way I understand to check on whether or not this is a good deal (I have not gone out to see the property nor have I spoken with anybody) is the following:20% Higher than the appraised value; thus: (72k x 0.20) = 14,400 then I add this value to the original number, thus 72 k + 14,400k = $86400 k Then I would subtract 30% of this value ; so 86400 - 25920 = $60480The last step would be to subtract the improvements; thus in this case our improvements cost more than the value I received...so this wouldn't be a good deal where there is any money to be made.