If there is not a actual possibility of you moving up the ranks or making more it's time to do something else.

I''ve only heard of ones existing who work on large constructions projects, not small single family home investment properties. 

I also agree go the DSCR route and get a few quotes from people as you may find then to vary significantly - had one last week we were 1/2 percent lower than what they were getting quoted 

Original setup: 700 sqft, one bed, one bath.

If you base your tenant charges on the historical average, you should come very close to collecting the entire amount over a one-year period.Charge a higher rate.

During this time I did not have any utilities turned on, and when I called to have the water turned on today, I was told there was a charge of close to $500 as a service fee going back to when I purchased the home in March 2024.

I am under contract on a property that looks like it will not close.When I got the 3 fireplaces inspected, it was only a few hundred dollars extra to chimney sweep them at the time of inspection so we paid to get them swept. 

Quote from @Jerry Huerta: Quote from @Jerell Edmonds: One of my goals for this year is to buy a property OOS and another one in my backyard.

Income would cover rent for a short time.

Seems like a hassle to remove cameras from inside every time a guest is coming.Outdoor cameras are good for near the front door but otherwise keep them out of areas people will gather or near pools/hottubs.I have the Eufy cameras (solar) near the door and Schlage Connect Z Wave locks.