This idea is like a Rube Goldberg machine built out of broken Ritz crackers and pick-up stix.

There is an "ABC test", as follows:Under the ABC test, a worker is considered an employee and not an independent contractor, unless the hiring entity satisfies all three of the following conditions:a - The worker is free from the control and direction of the hiring entity in connection with the performance of the work, both under the contract for the performance of the work and in fact;b - The worker performs work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business; andc - The worker is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as that involved in the work performed.But under B, my business is renting residences, which includes sometimes fixing a broken doorknob. 

We’ve narrowed our search for our 1st investment property to Broken Bow, OK.

For example, here's a short list of things we'll be looking to update while living in the unit:- Clogged upstairs bathroom drain-Need bathroom fan- Bathtub porcelain chipped- Broken balcony door- Broken kitchen window- Missing smoke detectors- Redo kitchen floors- Refinish living room floors- Paint in all rooms- Improve kitchen cabinetsWe don't have a specific $$ budget, but we're always looking to keep costs low while providing quality.

For this being my first property I dont incline myself to purchase a broken bone house and would push for seller to fix structural issues beside I dont know if they can sell a property with that - do you know?

I did make great cash flow from mine but i did get regular calls about machines broken down on weekends. 

I'll look into the broken link as I agree, that is a poor experience.

The real estate market is broken into three broad categories: being a landlord, an absentee landlord and a real estate investor.

Every door had holes and two broken toilets. cost me over $10 k and the Guy went to jail for 10 years so not able to collect.

They in fact have broken the lease.