Networking is an easy-to-access bonus, both inside and outside of Real Estate with a lot of folks that truly just want to help each other grow.From a local level, we are conveniently positioned between the arguably two most important spots (per the Iowa natives): Ames and Iowa City. 

Bedroom above garage would make excellent office space, which has cute bonus space designed as children's playhouse.

And if I’m feeling generous, I can remind a tenant by sending them a request.

If square footage is important Measure "  IE onus on the buyer to measure .. and many times we get that bonus were it was advertised as 1800 sq feet and its really 2100.... this is quite common in the foreclosure business.

I'd recommend offering a move in bonus and try to sign 16-18 month leases so that you don't run into this issue again.

I was thinking I would pay an hourly rate at a handyman rate ($10-15/hr which is normal in my location), but give them a bonus on each completed rehab.

Generally, that's why I wait until about 60 days to limit my pain and try to play the "I am being more generous then the law requires" which helps to buy a few sympathy points.

Thus most investor don’t qualify to take this.You can achieve same deduction with 100% bonus depreciation that has no income limitations. 

As he has generously offered to help up and coming investors, he has gave me valuable advice.

We have had success with the debt-reduction aspect of Dave Ramsey; we personally have gotten "gazelle intense" in paying off debt, and saving up everything...bonuses, tax returns, birthday presents, bought older cars, etc. in a quest for down payment funds.