Been looking into building out an IDX lead generation website and I stumbled upon software called Mashvisor, it claims to integrate into your IDX website and calculate Cap Rates / Cash Outlay, Etc etc.

Cosmetic paint, intside out, new HVAC.

@Stephanie SelbyRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Worked out well and retined boiler heat with central air in a 4 bedroom 9 room house.So its not either/or; you can have boiler heat and central air together.   

Quote from @Hanna Brown: @Jay Hinrichs If the bidder at the auction pays cash for keys to get the homeowner out, does the person redeeming from the owner position (exercising rights of redemption w/in 180 days) have to reimburse them for those costs they paid to get the homeowner out? 

Not sure if I can put the link in so left it out.

Find a local agent in the area, it was an out of state investment.

We have a wholesalers sub group that meets once a month.Also if anyone is working on anything and needs help, feel free to reach out!

If you can get over $2500 per month in Jacksonville on a 300K property, good luck, but if you can, that loan is out there. 

Not a big fan of LTR furnished units, the additional wear and tear isnt worth it in my market and of course smoke smell can be hard to get out.