Live a frugal life style and save every penny you can.

Even when I price a unit well, I find that the people who come see it seem genuinely interested and then just slowly disappear and I never hear back after the first followup.The strategies I've started using are:-scheduling open-house style showings during a specific window of time so I don't have to make 8 separate appointments-sending reminders to each person who expressed interest before a showing (even if they weren't sure they could make it)-follow up with tenants that I really liked or who expressed the most interestI'm interested to hear from others on the forum what kind of tips and tricks you have to get tenants to seal the deal.

For me, since I renovated my homes mainly myself, is looking back at what I didn't do.For example, I renovated a house, rented it, and when I looked at my second house one of my first comments was "I must remove this popcorn ceiling" but in my previous house it didn't even occur to be to remove it.I compare what I did to my houses and there's this clear evolution in my style and capabilities.

An eviction is actually a lawsuit for possession so it is styled: Previous Owner vs Tenant for possession of the property. 

Common cabinet options and vendors based on current styles and ROI figures(data collected from Realtor's across the country to back up designer's choices) Same would go for Bathroom fixtures, counter tops, hardware and appliances.

They are very mom/pop style and couldnt really give any specifics on other expenses besides electric 30, taxes 270, water 250, so i estimated vacancy, repairs, cap ex, management, insurance, etc.

It really depends on what your investment style is.For instance I *loath* debt.

A personal home is a life style choice not a investment.Due to the fact that a personal home is more expensive to own and maintain renting while saving to invest is a smarter option for those wishing to concentrate on investing.

I closed 6 townhouse style, non-warrantable condos in Akron that were contiguous, but deeded separately late last year. 

Home style doesn't usually matter unless it's an emotional investor.