I have had deals that I have spent 100’s of hours in and essentially not make a penny because I gave my partner the returnsLook at it another way - i would wager the “average” investor targets acquisitions around $20,000.

There is a term for this that I am avoiding using, lest some unscrupulous tenant do an internet search and find a thread like this.I had this happen on two different buildings we bought because the previous owner did what you are suggesting . 

I offered to help remove trash recycles compresser cardboard remove left over items from refrigerator and pantry.She never returned so I hired a friend w truck to take to town dump.I drive a suburu and didn't have space to haul garbage.I had to repair split on inside of front door punch hole in hallway that was taped over.1 cat turned into4 so I had to wipe white silkey hair out of floor ventsalso vacume litter clean out garage refrigrater wipe and remove leftover stuff in drawers.Me rental had to set off 5 bugs bombs before she could sleep in home.I was quoted$800 for assurant pest controll to travel to sheltercove.I live in a rural area by the coast.I am ordering natural pest controll products and will hire a friend to spray.Northern calif doesn't have roaches so last tenants brought in.Last tenants are threatening me w lawyer if I don't return full deposit1800.I silent 15 hours doing repairs due to damage.I also had new tenants internet installer remove part from dish to mail to last tenants.Previous female tenant said they had that set up but new tenants have dogs in back yard.Also No one contacted me from previous renters about scheduling part removal.So as a courtesy I will mail back to Vegas and keep receipt.I am getting threatening texts demanding full deposit.Also they say I owe back rent from Sept 10 to Oct 1 but they didn't return to get what was left for me to deal with.I am cleaning vacation rentals and am still getting a list of damages.I'm ordering natural German cockroachkit online will arrive 2 days shipping cost 29 plus products gonna run another100.

I'm currently looking for partners/mentors in Atlanta area to help me get started with this journey I'm not much of a handyman but if anyone needs a network engineer to help them set up an office or get the internet to work  I'm your guy  

water, electricity, and internet included.  

More news from Wall Street JOurnal todayWall Street is betting that more well-off Americans will want to be renters.Financiers who loaded up on homes after the housing bust for pennies on the dollar are buying yet more—despite home prices in many markets being at all-time highs.Their wager: High prices, higher mortgage rates and skimpy inventory are making homeownership harder.

You are going to want to talk to several professionals in your state for this one as it is a legal maneuver that amateurs or even professionals not familiar with the details of your situation on the internet probably aren't going to be able to help with much.

Spends 2 hours on the internet searching for videos on how to repair the weird equipment, gets sketchy info.

Hello everyone, I have never participated in an internet discussion before but I figured BP is a good first go.

They are gross rent estimates that include the rent plus the cost of all tenant-paid utilities, except telephones, cable or satellite TV service, and internet service.