First, there is an upside and downside to investing in condos that many have mentioned: Upside: HOA fee is tax deductible and some expenses such as garbage, sewage, water, landscaping are rolled into it.

I also had landscaping duty.  

How about snow removal / landscaping?

Landscaping cost $55/month and the HOA fees are $85/month.

Maybe add some nicer flooring in some areas and clean up landscaping.

Rental Monthly Income $4,800.00 (8 rooms x 600) ------- 4800 x 12 = $57,600.00 Monthly Gross Operation Expenses Mortgage950.00 Taxes191.00 Insurance 166.00 Maintenance Housekeeping 216.00 Landscaping 60.00 Repairs 10% - 480.00 Operational Electrical 350.00 Water 150.00 Cable/Internet 150.00 Reserves 10% - 480.00 Total - $3,193.00 Annual Gross Operation Expenses Mortgage11,400.00 Taxes2,292.00 Insurance 1,992.00 Maintenance Housekeeping 2592.00 Landscaping 720.00 Repairs 10% - 5,760.00 Operational Electrical 4,200.00 Water 1,800.00 Cable/Internet 1,800.00 Reserves 10% - 5,760.00 Total - $38,316.00 57,600.00-38,316.00______________NOI $19,284.00 19284.00/46,000.00 (down payment) = 41% Cash on Cash Return (CCR)

I also reviewed the photos and I wasn't sure the cap ex included landscaping etc..

If you feel like getting creative, I would love to trade some labor (drive for dollars, fill out/deliver marketing materials, clean and landscape, any other chores you'd rather someone else handle) for reduced rent.Thanks everyone, looking forward to getting out and getting involved.Ryan

About the only thing left that could be done is some landscaping and building a carport or garage to add value.  

I am looking at a SFH with bamboo landscaping in the backyard.