We were able to get seller credit to help off-set the cost, but now we have heard of some people getting a free roof with the installation of solar.

I've got a great supplier/installer here on the Coast.I'm not familiar with the Magee market, but a quick MLS search shows no active rentals on market in town.I've learned the hard way on the BRRRRs, if you go ahead and do everything (within a reasonable budget) Roof, HVAC, windows, kitchen bathrooms, you'll save yourself time/money down the road.Good Luck!

There is a way to do shared access if you are not concerned about this.There may be other options out there, but this one does not require a plumber and is easy to install.

They left their equipment in our home for weeks on end and installed extra equipment that they didn’t use.  

I paid $6500 for a 2 ton with install but it also included disassembling a broken one, haul away and adding a drip pan.

Meaning if you expect the new water heater to last 8 years and it cost $1,200 to purchase and install then it cost you $12.50 per month on average and that's the number you should use when calculating monthly cash flow.Being hit with a lot of capex early on when you own a rental can have an impact on your reserves for sure, but the nice thing is once they're done you should have X years before the same expense comes up again.

Third , I have heard you are supposed to have a "licensed mobile home installer" attach the home to the ground, but I have called some of them in the big cities and these people won't  come to a small town 75 miles from Indianapolis.

Installed new garage doors, plan on doing other improvements as well in the near future!

Installed new garage doors, plan on doing other improvements as well in the near future!

Patrick,Another option you can explore is a Structured Installment Sale.