But anywhere on the property it's all savings if you can DIY.

The best was this morning, "Tenant left without cleaning out the fridge, it now smells, how do I get rid of it " YES this was a post !!

DIYing the place can help save money, but for someone that doesn't have all the tools and know how, it'll probably take longer and might cost more.

I can think of mortgage, taxes, insurance, STR insurance, water/sewer, electricity, trash, internet/cable, cleaning (can pass through), supplies, and software.

Service was to clean/service the boiler and install a new boiler gauge. 

I could argue it's hard to beat a good clean single family house in a good neighborhood that will attract and excellent tenant.

I've seen lots of DIY cabinet jobs that are awful too- wrong paint, no prep in the interest of saving a few bucks.

Contamination is where it can get a bit pricey, when the contamination remediation is said to be complete make sure that the property gets a clean bill of health from the state.

Have to look for a lender who will get you closed, good rates and a clean process.

So I'm in at $151k.I think this was a case of right place at right time with a seller that just wanted to unload, and the cash clean deal worked.To top it off, the property is on 2 quarter acre lots and the second lot is buildable.