If you have natural gas to that spot for a tanked unit, swapping to a tankless is cake.Insulate the garage door if that isn't done.If you are local and handy, you can do a DIY mini split in there for under $1000.

Just like a normal turn over all that was really involved was a quick refresh of the apartment a light cleaning and that's it.

A yearly HVAC servicing, a gutter cleaning, etc. 3.

As to the sargassum, given the importance of tourism for the country and the importance of Punta Cana for tourism, they have no choice but to keep fighting and cleaning, whatever the cost.

It was built in '59 and the previous owner did mainly DIY fixes for everything.

Do you have a lender/ property manager/ cleaning team that you highly recommend?

We have carpet upstairs but are willing to have the tenant bring pets but I want to make sure that if we needed to deep clean or even rip out that carpet after their stay that we'd be covered.

With the delayed settlement  agreement, would give you time to clean the house up a little and market the house using the short date sale method. 

As a hard money lender who works with many investors in the Portland area, I can share some insights on maintenance costs for multifamily properties in this market, though individual experiences may vary:Lots of investors report a slight decrease in maintenance costs during winter months, bc of:- Fewer landscaping needs - Less wear and tear on HVAC systems (as heating is generally less intensive than summer cooling)- Reduced tenant turnover in winterWinter-specific issues can arise:- Potential roof repairs due to heavy rain or occasional snow- Gutter cleaning and maintenance to prevent water damage- Heating system repairs or maintenancePortland-specific factors:- The mild climate helps reduce extreme weather-related maintenance issues. - Older housing stock in some areas may require more upkeep. - Strict local regulations can also sometimes increase compliance-related maintenance costsCost-saving strategies I've seen help:- Preventative maintenance programs can help reduce overall costs obviously - Some investors report success with in-house maintenance teams for larger portfolios- Energy-efficient upgrades can help reduce utility costs in the long runYour specific costs will depend on factors like the age and condition of your properties, your management style, and the specific neighborhoods you're invested in, but hope this helps!

I currently self-manage and even clean the units, since I'm young and hungry, and it's convenient.