Obviously - the more handy your handyman is, the fewer cooks in the kitchen.

Typical use here is 400-500 gallons of oil per unit by the way.

There is plenty of free data in the field of real estate investing out there. .I also agree with Will People in this business do a disservice when they break out snake oil and try to slip you a bill for 60k and say they will get you rich.

They have a nice solid wood countertop that is inexpensive and can be cut to size then simply brush on some oil based clear coat to protect it.

If you told the fry girl at McDonalds you had a new machine that would save electricity consumed heating the oil in her fryer... would you expect her to call Corporate McDonalds and pass along the good news?

Until recently, we used to go with gloss (oil base) in the kitchens and baths as that held up better over time and is easiest to clean.

These are good to quickly shortlist properties and the % is more of an guidline.Imo if you are getting 2% your tenants probably cooking up meth in some random far from home area, or the deal is so small you may get a good return on dollars invested but not much in gross dollars which may not make it worth your time.Also remember these rules that have been around forever don't calculate things like defferred maintenence, capital improvements needed right away.

In Bismarck, we are really starting to feel the housing pressure from the Bakken oil region.

Would you be able to transfer your skills to one of the hot oil and gas fields in North Dakota, Alberta, or South Texas?

For instance, a four unit is selling for 150,000 – each unit is renting for $550, landlord pays oil, they pay their own electric.