Sometimes I'll buy the tune up kit for $30 and replace the elements and thermostats if I think that's the problem and I do that while there's still water in the tank.

Nice; I was a professional programmer drawing 6 figures - - but I still didn't work for free on my REI. 

.  **** can happen of course, but it is like getting a degree in CS and becoming a programmer. 

One of my colleagues, who is an investor, agent, and computer programmer (common skill sets!

@Eric Tait Because Jamaica is a lovely place, beautiful beaches, nice people, and family connections... my husband is from there.Trying to get started with some small properties to build up to our retirement programme of a B&B on the beach.

Just looking for any advice: a tenant in our triplex wants to install a programmable thermostat.  

I find the app a lot more intuitive then Import.io.If you're a programmer then learn how to use cURL and read up on navigating the XML/DOM tree in your language of choice.

I spent $13,788 renovating this 1-bedroom apartmentHere's the breakdown 👇 - Kitchen faucet: $99- Thermostat: $60- Bathroom hardware: $34- Toilet: $94- SS stove: $500- SS microwave: $200- SS fridge: $781- SS dishwasher: $349- Tile: $390- Carpet + Pad: $690- Bathroom faucet: $77- Bathroom vanity: $189- Bathroom mirror: $99- Lighting fixtures: $150- White shaker cabinets: $1,990- Cabinet handles: $36- Blinds: $79- Black matte hinges: $51- Black matte door knobs: $108- Blanco single bowl sink: $100- Blanco sink rack: $25- Granite countertop & install: $1,100- Paint & materials: $328- Random materials/parts: $259- Labor: $6,000Renovation time: 22 daysPrevious rent: $700Signed leased: $1,150As for calculating my return, here's how I did it 👇New Rent Change per month: $450 (see rents above)Annualized Rent Change: $5,400 ($450 x 12 month)ROI: 39% ($5,400 / $13,788)New Building Value Added: $90,000 (based on 6% cap rateI'm choosing to renovate every unit to a premium-level finish with high-quality materials.

Similar to the programmers you meet. 

“Place used towels on the bathroom floor.Load the dishwasher and start it.Move all furniture and items back to original locations.Set thermostat to 72F.Lock the door when you leave by hitting lock button