Factors that affect hourly rate Job complexity: More complex jobs may cost more.Handyman's experience: Less experienced handymen may charge less.Region: Some regions have higher labor rates.Minimum charge: Some handymen may charge a minimum fee for small jobs.Mileage: Some handymen may charge a mileage fee for jobs outside their service area.What to expect to payA handyman may charge between $35 and $80 per hour.

Quality pics are by far the number one contributing factor.

@John Underwood what would you say was the key factor is making your LTR cashflow so much? 

This includes flooring, painting, bathroom upgrades new light fixtures, usually there’s about $800 in electrical costs factored in here and all new cabinet hardware.

Most of the designers I have have sort of a baseline price i.e $2.50/per foot but it can go up or down on other factors

While that kind of income is not a deterring factor, when I looked over the terms of service many big red flags came up.

HUD does not factor into the rent other amenities that might be included in the rent such as garage, basement, fieplace, central air, pool etc, that might command higher rent in the non-Section 8 market place. 

Speed of building a portfolio (Cash-on-Cash return is a factor here)?

Just factor in a little time and effort to get everything squared away, and you should be fine!

The biggest factor will be how long you plan to own the property or when you think you may refinance.