I've never tried one, but they're usually on the shelf at the local hardware store, for a few bucks more than a plain connector or hose.

@Josh Cook We don't send a lot actually...I source deals for clients as well, but my goal is to do a couple of these home run deals a year...so to give you an idea, this campaign actually sourced a couple properties...we started with a mail list of about 370...we run a lot of filters to increase probability of acquisition...so, we don't just mail to "absentee" owners...and we mix hand-written cards in with more professional appearing media...my assistant is contract and makes .55 per hand-written, addressed, postage added and mailed piece...so a couple hundred bucks per mailing.

It's what everyone sees and remembers.A good rehab designer will know where to spend money to get the most bang for your renovation buck, how to deliver everything from curb appeal to intimate interior details, with taste and the proper respect for the existing arrchitecture.

Geez man ..was saving a few hundred bucks worth it?

I worked with both a flipper and appraiser to determine what repairs and renos I should do to get the most bang for my bucks!

The influx of Californians has already started and is likely to continue as baby boomers retire and seek lower cost of living + more bang for their property buying buck.

I had a note investors send me mailings pretty often wanting to broker my notes for a fast buck.

The best bang for my buck has been in developing a relationship with owners directly and/or engaging with the right folks on BP. 

If the gap is not that wide maybe 20 to 40 bucks a month then it might take a very long time to break even from spending thousands to turn the unit.If the rent is hundreds of dollars a month below market then another new tenant might come in with just a little sprucing up and take the place.

The interesting thing is that I also employ my "most bank for the buck" theory which says if I have extra cash I want to pay down on a property (the goals is to owe nothing and any property) I run the numbers by comparing the amount it shortened each loan payoff date.