Could likely rent for a couple hundred more, based on rentometer.com info.Home has very nice tile and wood flooring, 4 yrs new, could use some small touches inside and will look much better with landscaping outside, needs some curb appeal.My biggest problem here is: WHAT in the world to do with this property??

You might to investigate the lending landscape before you cement your exit strategy---title seasoning/chain of title guidelines are an expanding feature in today's lending enviroment.Regards,Scott Miller

Landscaping and curb appeal are poor to marginal at best.

In '2002 I found that my business travel had increased to approximately 80%+ and started contemplating my next career interest/move.In early '2003 I left the corporate world and got involved in the landscaping business, however this quickly turned into doing other types of projects for people and it led me down the road of providing value-added property maintenance management services.It's now going on 5 years in this business and although it's had it's ups-and-downs I have extremely enjoyed doing this type of work and helping others.

I do have some contacts already- like carpet, tile, landscaping and one the guys that works with me is also a Realtor-- I think I might be ready for my first flip so I have been looking to find a great deal... like you all might know, I am kind of nervous and scared.

When i said start small I meant finding a property where I know would not need any major structural work and just cosmetics like new paint,landscaping, maybe new windows, roof.

As I look around the current REI landscape I see a ton of "gurus", "new concepts", "can't miss systems" and "the new wave of the industry" sales pitches, not to mention wall-to-wall informercials.I'm fairly new to REI, but I'm making aggressive offers on solid properties, I have more than sufficient funds set aside for down payments, and my credit is good.

Sidewalks and the landscape strip between the sidewalk and curb are often actually owned by the city or state.Jon

Just spoke to [wholesaler] adv has 2 estimates for repairs. 1 for $6k [basic paint, carpet] the other for $15k [paint carpet, landscape, new drywall, etc.]Will make my own assessment on Monday.

Landscape is just pavement (odd, the owner paved over loads of dirt, I guess to avoid yardwork, as a landlord I see this as a good thing).