It's crucial to check at actual listings to see if they are getting filled or they sit vacant.

I’m in same situation as you where I used to get top dollar B-class tenants and vacancies filled within a week.

But before this, if you had carpet on the wood (which is a bit crazy), it will take hours/days to remove all the tack and nails, take out all the quarter round, scrape the edges, replace the bad wood, and fill the cracks. 

Hire someone professionally locally to work for you and oversee manage the project (a construction manager).Some examples I can provide having worked in the construction industry is - soda bottles filled with urine in the walls, food thrown in the walls, throwing coffee down duct risers, sheetrocked over outlets providing fire hazard...

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I’m new to posting on the forum so wasn’t sure how to fill in the “cash invested” section.

The device also detects smoke and has saved a couple hosts from a smoke filled and smelly STR. 

Another is Section 8 and unemployed.I’m open to Section 8, but my property manager says that the house won’t qualify and that it will need repairs such as:Fresh paint in some areasGarage door (garage is good, but door is missing)Filled cracks in drivewayPower washing of outsideOne New window (has very small hole)Phone jack removedLawn mowedI’m curious if this is all necessary for Section 8.

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This was huge for me to build my team and fill the gaps that I felt like I couldn't do alone.