If you're learning to tile, maybe knock out one bathroom yourself and hire out the rest.

My take is the longer it takes to explain how a deal works, the less likely it is to be successful.I think creative deals like that are best for investors that have a pile of cash or line of credit to knock out the loan balance if things go sideways.

The rest is minor stuff a handyman can knock out in a day, but every repair adds time and risk — and that deserves a discount.

You still might not be able to live rent free, but that should knock out a big portion of your rent. 

I was just wanting to knock out some monthly bills and start acquiring more property.

@Matt Agnew Flip one of the units with quality stuff, knock out big ticket items, and then list the property as the a value-add opportunity.

Consider finishing several inches of the outside edges of the treads and risers, and doing a carpet runner in a simple but very elegant material, different from the upstairs, maybe in a subtle pattern.Then, gotta replace all that outdated tile in what I assume is the entry, and make that guest bath an absolute KNOCKOUT! 

Anyways, our contractor was first going to tackle the water issues and then knock out every wall (which I would have requested anyways lol) as nearly every wall visibly had mold and I am highly allergic to mold.In fact, even though I suited up I'm now having to go see my eye and health doctors as my eyes weren't 100% corrected and now I'm having allergy issues due to doing just a quick walk-through.So while you may think it is a scam, people like me literally need to have the job done fully and at highest quality.

Any of that I can knock out quickly. 

I'm a SD resident entering the game and buying two SFH's in the KC, MO suburbs and am looking for recommendations on local (San Diego) CPAs that specialize in REI, and specifically have a knowledgeset for investors with holdings outside California.In addition, as someone starting out with their first holdings, any recommendations on things to specifically knock out right off the bat with my new CPA would be much appreciated!