No one understands (except the PM) why it cost $100 to send the maintenance guy to change $3 worth of batteries. 

Was looking to save where possible in this market but the method I proposed is not worth the consequences. looks like 20% down it is!

If it was for a personal residence I might be a little more concerned but I feel like $5000 worth of work isn’t very significant.

Higher property taxes can eat into your profits, so it's essential to factor this into your calculations.It's worth asking yourself if you'd want to live in the markets you're considering.

Depends what you're looking for really, it might be worth discussing your strategies and goals with a broker, a national lender, and a local CU. 

The seller knows you are taking on their tenant headache for them and that is worth something. 5.

I’m wondering if the new casino will raise the values in a few years and if a low income but not crime heavy area would be worth it?

BP has built a great selection, all of them worth reading and that will help you build foundational knowledge.To answer this one: the words from old school investor Dolf De Roos "seldom sell" and you will find a lot of post on BP from people who regret selling properties in the past.

Survive for a decade and watch your net worth grow tremendously.

It’s also worth verifying if Beaumont and Port Arthur have any specific contractor registration or insurance requirements, as local compliance can sometimes impact project timelines.