PROPERTY RISK & DUE DILIGENCE
How should roof and HVAC age affect a college rental purchase?
Treat remaining useful life as a capital-planning input, not just an inspection note. Obtain condition information and replacement estimates when systems are near the end of service, then test whether the investment still works if replacement occurs early.
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WHY THIS CHANGES THE DECISION
What matters
A strong first-year cash flow can disappear if a major system is due immediately.
VERIFY NEXT
Three facts to check
- Age and current condition
- Replacement cost range
- Reserve impact under an early-failure scenario
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