. -- the stuff that isn't cheap to change.

I am too cheap to buy a chainsaw, but that would probably work even better.

A cheap wet or dry shop vac is very handy too.

Big banks want cheap so they will be picking from the cheap group that goes all over the place and doesn't know your market.

It certainly wasn't cheap but I picked a very short term for the policy.

Hopefully Appfolio will deliver.

Are there any that are relatively cheap and easy to set up that you can control with a iphone/ smartphone?

Refinishing hardwood and tile might be 2-4/sqft labor plus the cost of the tile or the cost of the polyurethane/stain/sandpaper.I usually do flooring myself and go with laminate because it's cheap (.39-.89/sqft), fast and easy to install, looks nice, and is durable. 

There are a myriad of middle men in the industry and no doubt you will get some PM's from those that lurk on BP for buyers.I wrote an e book on the do's and don'ts of investing in the mid west cash flow markets that I am happy to send your way just send me a pm with your e mail.bottom line is you get what you pay for.. especially in the bigger cities. buy the nicest you can.. the properties that are super cheap with high advertised returns are just that advertisements.when buying through an agent in LA they are making a fee that you pay for on top of the home so as long as you think your getting value..

Should be pretty cheap and will be a good mix of modern and retro on the inside.