If you factor in the cost to prep the home for a new tenant if they vacate (probably need a full prep with updated flooring, paint etc since they've been there so long) plus that down time while you're doing so, plus finding another qualified tenant, you are looking at thousands of dollars to bring to market rent.

Women only, that means "no threat to succeed"It's like saying "I want to associate only with people who paint by putting a paintbrush in their toes".

I did all the cleaning and painting work by myself before tenants moved in but after the list date. 

For my units, the main issue is whether I need to re-paint and/or replace the carpet. 

If you do some of the work yourself, for example, painting, demolishing the old kitchen cabinets yourself, install flooring, you'll save money.

I also have a husband who used to work property maintenance and has his EPA license, can do handy man work, paint, light electrical, light plumbing, drywall, landscaping etc... 

New paint, maybe hiring a designer, adding any new amenities that might bump you to the top. 

I added indoor AC, as opposed to wall units, added new kitchen cabinets, new floors and painted inside and out.

I pay $125/room with my paint for walls.

Or a friend has electrician experience or helps paint, how would someone be involved?