Also to look online using apps or web to pull up rentals in the area.   

It also includes common forms that you can edit and use.Their web site is a free resource with links to your state law but I highly recommend the book for some of the practical advice they provide.

You will learn far more in a 20 minute conversation with an expert than with a weekend real estate seminar or hours poking around on the web.

She had an unscrupulous niece that drove from four states away, crawled in through a window, turned the apartment inside/out, took 4-5 things of value (including the cash), and then left us a voicemail saying she was "done moving her aunt's stuff" and that we could use the deposit for the remainder.

@Rinee John de Leon with all the good info.On the flip side, I generally don't suggest using web referral services such as Angie's List, CraftJack, or HomeAdvisor.

This is what adds to the inconvenience of this thing - it's all outsourced to some LID collections group with a terrible web page. 

@Jay HinrichsI came across this on a web page.

Features:3/2 with flex room (4th bedroom possible with frame out closet in large flex room)Large open concept living/kitchenNew roof (architectural shingles, 2017)A/C 7 years old (manufactured 2010)Front and back wooden deckSmall neighborhood, 7 minutes to uptownAcross the street from Elementary SchoolVaulted CeilingsOriginal Hardwoods in living areas and hallwaysFenced in yardStainless steel range and dishwasherWHAT IT NEEDSMaster bath remodel (there is a very accessibly crawl space, so this should be easy according to the contractors I've spoken with)Reconditioning of hardwoodsNew CarpetPaintRefrigeratorNew interior doorsMinor landscaping (one tree removal)ARV: $220,000Repairs: $20,000LIST: $175,000 What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

After the inspection, the inspector found several items that needed immediate attention like drain pipe in crawl space was disconnected from house, new AC units were needed and a few more items that the seller actually agreed to repairing before closing.

If that was in my area we would crawl on hands and knees over miles of broken glass to get anything near that!