Plumbing is a great example - as an ex-plumber I'd take PEX over galvanized any day, and even over copper (at least the newer stuff) especially if you live where the water is somewhat acidic.

The onsite-manager’s unit had a concrete floor which sometimes got wet from water coming over the sill in big storms.

We have strong tenant pools so almost never have significant damages anyways (I never have on north side).

Tampa you better be on the water.#2 Find a niche.     

I tried to estimate 20% higher on repair costs since i do not have a wealth of experience estimating yet, there is some minor water damage, and some heating and electrical that needs to be replaced, which is where most of the expense came from.

I have  water damage in one of my properties in MD, and the IA is playing hard ball.

Also there isn't as much appreciation in the area, it takes longer to evict (MUCH longer), and they have lien-able water and gas - so if someone skips out on the bill, it's on me as the property owner.My point is, high taxes are just one consideration but not an end all be all.

Purchase price: $205,000 Cash invested: $27,112 Bought for $205,000 in the Maine-Endwell school districtMonthly rent (pro forma with 3 month stabilization) $4,800Taxes: $9,238Insurance: $2,642Gas/electric: $0 Water/sewer: $2,451Total expenses: $14,280 I used a conventional 10% down.

On that campground, we have a conditional use permit (CUP) and have been approved by San Bernardino County by land use services to modify the prexissiting CUP with some additional units, dry to wet campground, pool, gazebos, utility building, etc. it’s a big project.

. - if the city water pressure is low in your area you might need a fire pump which could double the cost of your sprinkler system.