It all depends on what properties are selling for in that particular neighborhood similar to the one you are interested in purchasing.

One house is a early 2000's CBS home with a pool in a middle class neighborhood.

When I am looking for a house I always ask my realtor what they think needs to be fixed before it can be rented :)I also look at the surrounding neighborhood houses (if possible) to see if I have missed anything.Test: When you think it is ready, put it on the market and take note of your potential tenants feedback.

Out of nowhere he has requested back money from grounds keeping he has performed since January.Originally I was going to have a neighborhood landscaper keep the property.The tenant stated that he would do it.

If your attorney is saying there is no problem if your tenant builds a $7,000 garage shop in the back yard and you're evicting him over $1,500 back rents, I might suggest you get a second opinion.

Plenty of older homes in the neighborhood still have window AC and gas wall heater combo, but in a remodeled house it wouldn't be acceptable, based on the recent rehabs i've seen.

Joshua DorkinSince we're contributing to your shopping list.

Shop hard and find a deal.

i hate talking about carpets in rentals. it gets my blood boiling. i hate shopping for carpet.

The insurance seems high, have you shopped around?