@Robert Spiegel Great question, and it’s always a balancing act when dealing with long-term tenants who’ve been fantastic overall.Based on my experience managing over 1,200 rental homes in North Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Frisco, here’s how I would approach this:Cleaning Charge: While $540 may feel steep, it can vary depending on the size of the property and local market rates.

Selling PT is very difficult and as a young student it will be difficult to find much success.

In addition, committing ~ $200K requires some level of sophistication on the part of the investor and you are more likely to find someone to agree to your terms in smaller transaction sizes, but even that will be difficult. 

Getting contractors has been difficult.

Even off market, this would be a very difficult find (if anyone has one in San Diego, I am interested in seeing it, but after BPCon).Best wishes

Following Up + More details: @carolineOur utilities were also opened using an LLC but since the power had actually been shut off the problem mostly came from ICE sending someone out to turn it back on plus installing a new style meter (which had to be approved by our HOA but that was another matter entirely and not particularly difficult).Opening a bank account with BCR as an individual is easy and you can get an atm card in about 3 days but you will be limited to holding only a thousand dollars in it.

Even if you know the owner like a brother, you need to do your checks and balances.

Doesn't sound like it would be too difficult to get funded.

While at the same time sending their balance to collections. 

These areas tend to provide the best balance of affordability and rental demand.That said, Detroit’s market is unique.