I just give props to people who positively influence my life and he's a major reason why I'm where I"m at).

A thick vinyl or rubber mat spray-adhered in place across the bottom of the sink cabinet will save the cost of replacing the cabinet floor upfront.

I would just wait until you’re serious about buying until you start the payment shock process so that you won’t have to be cash strapped longer than necessary.

I wish I had taken a picture, but one time on a multi-year tenant who moved out and had 2 dogs, on top of the ceiling fan blades were a mat of dust and dog hair so thick that it peeled straight off the fan blade intact, and you could hold it up in the perfect shape of the fan blade.

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Originally posted by Nick M.:...At 30K it would have been a nice cash flow rental but unfortunately it did nt work out this time.

Also, use the tile adhesive mat stuff, not tile set to put up this accent piece up as it's much easier.

Mat Lewczenko I will look for small banks but what bank did you use in your area?

Have a welcome mat for winter so they don't track snow all over your reno. have a broom and mop for when they do and some paper towels.  

Everyone else on your team will be transaction-based and not really involved after a purchase.We're in the Metro Detroit area, so you may want to follow our blog here on BP, but at least read the following posts:How to “Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesIn our experience you will need to:1) Learn to "Maintain to the Neighborhood", not your personal standards2) Tenant-Proof everything you can Hard surface flooring, not carpeting (too easy to trash) Same basic paint for everything No garbage disposals for them to break Only spring-type doorstops also with plate on the wall Glue rubber mats under sinks to prevent water damage Sheet aluminum on walls around stovetops, for easy grease removal Towel racks - screw 1x3 to wall studs, then screw rack to that Install low-profile downspout ext, not aluminum that always disappear Plan on cleaning gutters and leaves up in the fall as tenants won't Avoid garage door openers3) Have a great application screening process: Check credit for evictions & convictions, utility collections Focus on employment/income stability Require bank or debit card statement - you'll be surprised what they spend their money on!