Sloppy tenants with stained rugs.

You may sign electronically, or may have a traveling notary come to notarize paperwork and then the note is recorded...and funds are wired into your account.Hard money isn't better in your situation, unless the houses are really rugged. 

Either one will last forever......A well-done stain looks great with a couple of area rugs....But your bigger problem is getting rid of the water intrusion permanently.

When ready to rent lay some inexpensive, and when the resident moves out disposable, area rugs in the bedrooms.

Four Family Property in Garfield, Bergen County, NJ for $430,000We put 10% down with no PMI at 3.99% interest for 30 years4x 3Bedroom, 1 bath unitsGross rent while we live in one of the units is $4410/month, ~$53,000 a yearExpenses (PITI, Utilities) are $3400; factor in vacancy, maintenance costs, we probably cash flow a couple hundred a month.We put $25k of materials into property and our own sweat equityAfter One year, appraised for $550,000 ($120,000 increase)Cash-our Refinanced ~$67,000Wife was able to quit her Job as teacher to be stay at home MomWe are looking for our next propertyKitchen cabinets and all appliances were bought used on craigslistThe listing agent said they were getting $1350 for this 4 bedroom 1 bath unit, after we fixed it up we are getting $1700/monthPulled up rugs and refinished hardwood floorsHung Shutters, Did some painting, plants - still needs some workAdded a centrally located coin operated laundry room.

Where do people in a hurry, store a $50,000 painting, $20,000 oriental rug, $15,000 vase, etc.? 

I typically have them cut area rugs. 

I bought beautiful stuff at estate sales - room size rugs and furniture, kitchen items and wall art.

I have 3 kids and it’s my wife and myself.Some time soon all of those little rug rats are gonna be wanting cars and then going to college.

. $50/month is not a lot of money especially is the pet chews up a rug and scratches a couple doors.