I watched the county commissioners debate where the investor had purchased all the community HOA property including streets and sidewalks. 

Gathering this information helps me make accurate projections and assess the property's profitability.Additionally, I pay close attention to the property's exteriors, drainage systems, sidewalks, and resident demographics.

The tax assessment is at $266,000, but I was hoping for something close to $300,000.This duplex has new everything, including brand new HVAC unit, sidewalks, patio, and carpet just before the appraisal. 

Windows, doors, hvac, roof, sewer scoped, sidewalks level, gutters, foundations, etc4.  

About 2-3x month there is someone in the neighborhood digging up the sidewalk or street to replace a curb trap or one of the lines.

We have 2 long sidewalks that lead to the front of the house that I know I need to clear.

D locations within that market raw materials for the essentials cost the same (lumber, sheet rock, PVC, smoke detectors), the cost to pour sidewalk costs the same, the cost to replace a curb trap or water service line costs the same.

Guidelines to follow:Only buy in low-cost markets if your costs stay under 75% even after paying for two major capital improvements, such as a new roof and a new water service line.Make sure you can eliminate all obvious safety and health hazards—like broken sidewalks, missing railings, lead paint, or poor lighting.

Short of walking down the street (lucky if you have a sidewalk) everything costs money.

-Just been focused on affordability on infill BTR's although will be starting a larger BTR community in the near future, not a huge deal but planning on side walks on both sides of the street, not a requirement here, but will be a nice added amenity for the community.I’ve got my own ideas and experiences, but I’d really like to hear how others are navigating the build‑to‑rent wave.