Now, you need to figure out how to find deals and pay for them.

Now, you need to figure out how to find deals and pay for them.

At $800/month, that would barely pay for the rehab costs (using BP's 1% rule). 

However, if you feel you need their input earlier, you could offer to pay for their visit to walk the property with you pre-inspection.

Unless you find a buyer with a very specific criteria who is willing to pay above the typical 70% - repairs.

Maybe selling is an idea worth considering if the house is a Mona Lisa and kind of beyond the general reality of typical tenant's maintenance obligation and ability, and they aren't paying for the additional quality.If you really want to keep the home, you may find a way to be very happy about it with the right team, whether it be property management, electricians, contractors, or tenants.

If your friend is unwilling to pay that then move on.

He only wants to answer you if you pay him & his stuff is very expensive. 

. - AOA Debt Reporting Service: letter sent w 120 days to pay (with credit bureau reporting) after which it rolls over contingency plan with collection agency getting 38%.I know I would not want the task for what they charge.  

Don’t want to pay taxes on the capital gain.