My other rental has granite countertops, although it is in a much better neighborhood.If I stick with that countertop though, I won't put in stainless steel appliances as I had planned since I think that would look awful.  

Here is what I have so far:Inspection by a licensed inspectorEngineer report on the foundation (It's Texas and the house was built in the 50's)Lot's of picturesRoom dimensionsShould I get a GC in there to do a bid?

Distance yourself emotionally from the houses - they are just wood, steel, OSB, concrete blocks, wiring, plumbing, and asphalt shingles.From my point of view, I prefer to buy a vacant house.

We've got a nice little Chipotle meet slotted for next Saturday during the lunch hours.

NOW, I don't want to take on any previous liability, or be responsible for vacation pay, etc. so without exception, I will require the owner to release the manager, and we'll slot somebody in immediately. 

Steel wool usually does the trick, coupled with insulating foam spray for the larger gaps.A good cat goes a long way.It is normal for a place to be rid of mice for a year or so and then have one or two come back when it gets cold out.

I'm here to win not lose....investing my time and seeing the best profit out of it have kid and bills to pay So making a thought into a reality is my goal

IMO i'm providing plenty of outlets for them to use)4) There needs to be a copper or galvanized steel pressure relief valve blow off pipe on the water heater. 5) The drywall on the ceiling in the utility closet around the duct work for the furnace needs to be repaired. 6) Wasp nest outside back of house in the left corner needs to be taken care of. 7) Check to see if a back flow preventer is built into the hose in the back of the house?

At some point in the past steel supports and concrete pillars were installed in the basement to stabilize the property.

Being a pilot you are used to complex systems and should have nerves of steel...they will serve you well in Re.