That doesn't even cover repainting, small repairs, advertising, etc.

Advertising vacancies on the web 2.

The particle board material under the formica had deteriorated so bad that they burrowed in there and I really don't think any amount of pesticide would get in there.

I cannot stress enough how much you can save by buying REI books and "No Money Down" kits off of eBay from someone who never used them. Many of the books and kits are practically new.

R2d2 has a good idea about listening to REI material while you're driving.Good Luck,Mike

There is an advertiser on this board that does loans in NC.

Operating expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, management, advertising, vacancy allowance, entity maintenance, evictions, legal fees, utilities paid by the owner, damage done by the tenants, court costs, lawsuits, etc, etc, etc.

But, to answer that simply, I think I would just make offers on homes that seem to not need that much repair by what the advertised property description is.

How that is possibly my fault is beyone me, but she has one of those scumbag contingency lawyers that advertises on TV and YES she is trying to win the lawsuit lottery.

If you get a better quality paint and cover in 1 coat then you are likely saving money even if you paid more for the material.2.