Windows -- the building has poor quality aluminum windows.

Should have been based on other satisfied clients, quality work and crew etc..

It's ok to pay for materials, but know what you are paying for.When you get bids, make sure all the contractors are bidding on the same quality of work and materials.

I'm so grateful for all of the work that you and Josh have put into creating such a one-of-a-kind community and high quality resources.

I am an owner of three rentals, and the way I manage my properties is that any outstanding balances are settled out of the security deposit, and I remember when my wife returned the keys and house we had to pay for a broken screen or something.

Does it have to thrown off that kind of cap rate and you need that cash flow or if you have enough cash to be comfortable most seek a "flight to quality".I can tell you owning a lower income property and living the headache and actual returns is VERY different than theory and thinking about taking on such a property.The plays I see is seasoned investors buy these and clean them out and then force appreciation and sell off in one to two years max.

Cabinets can be big depending on the size of the kitchen and quality ($3-8K+ installed).

If it's higher quality I am okay with 12%+.

I agree with @Ned Carey - it takes a while to find dependable contractors that meet your quality standards.

Interest rates up, housing starts down, inventory holds or decreases.Then apply local demographics, industry, retail, transportation avenues, educational institutions, hospitals/health care, quality of life assessments and recreation.