He's needs to lower it down to $200 or $250 so that people can afford to get into the real estate game....

Fair market comparable for rent's say my market supports $900 to $1250 per month, what a game changer for ROI.

You'll likely pay more later, due to the fact that a load of buyers may soon jump into the game when rates fall enough, as well as the fact that homes in our region appreciate at a pretty strong pace. 

- - - - - - - Remember the name of the game is "How do I profitably solve problems for the people I want to work with!"

Kinda like a slotting fee in a grocery store?

Fair market comparable for rent's say my market supports $900 to $1250 per month, what a game changer for ROI.

Justify it how you want, but you're making him throw TP in a trash bin like this is some foreign country.Fix the plumbing, if it can't handle TP you don't want to learn how you'll fix it later.Those costs you complained about you charge to the game.

If looking in IML, be sure you have an X-factor such as a game room, hot tub, or other differentiating factor.

Cornhole board games, Horse shoes, Volley Ball net or Basketball net, Non expensive poker table with cars and chips, board games, Playstation or Nintendo for the teens, even spend a little extra for a full size stand up arcade game.You would be surprised the extra stars and kind words a few family nights of fun can make memories and people wanting to come back!

There's many paths to grow your real estate portfolio just make sure you pick the one that is right for you and remember this real estate game is a long term investment.