In uplighting, you will be typically choosing between fixtures shaped like a bullet that sit on a short stem and fixtures that are almost entirely in-ground.Just some issues to think about regardless of whether you choose to DIY or outsource.

If he mails to a list of 1000 absentee owners it should cost him no more than $1,000 if he outsources the mailing of these letters. 

But just like with anything you outsource, you'll get better results if you understand the fundamentals.Google has a ton of videos and support articles.

Confirm everything and build your own model that is based on your cost base to understand how much you can pay for the property to cash flow appropriately for you.For starters, there's some great templates on the BP FilePlace for evaluating apartment complexes.Short list of things to think about / budget for (outside of taxes & insurance of course):-Plan on at least 5% vacancy.  7-8% if you want to be conservative-Are you going to manage it or outsource?

If you are looking to outsource this is one place you can look into. 

If I fix the problem on my own, I can not charge for my own labor.By extension, I also interpret that to mean that even if I outsource the repair work, I can not add a "supervisory fee" and mark up the charge to the tenant.Let us know what your attorney says.

Thanks Jason,Even moving forward when you have more experience you should still outsource everything you can to others.Always focus on the bigger picture and growing the business.Is your time really worth $10 an hour painting?

My job may be outsourced w/in the next yr or two, so I'm looking about a yr & 1/2 to 2 yrs ahead to get some sort of business up & running.

I'm glad you outsourced this one!

I would ultimately like to have this property management outsourced so I am planning for that scenario down the road.