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As you start changing HVAC, windows, etc your budget certianly goes up.

Oddly enough, we had it under contract about 48 hours after listing it.

Starting to get competitive though for investment properties because of that reason you have more and more people entering the market from out of state.

Here's a good starting point: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/what-to-ask-a-real-estate... 

When it’s sold I’ll post the entire journey start to finish with numbers.

I started out with a great cleaning company that did great work but the owner and I were not a good fit, they cleaned well but she didn't like my over communication. 5.) 

I would suggest a good PM to start if you don't have a solid background in hospitality or at least something in the service industry.Self-managing can save a ton of money if you know what you are doing. 

I am however looking to start a rental management company in my area.

Because they stop thinking about "getting squeezed" on today’s price and start thinking about the bigger win down the road.And here’s the key: You don’t chase.