Unless you invest in a syndication, real estate is NOT passive.If you DIY manage, you will probably average 2-4 hours/week.

.), security cameras, track remote employees (they will steal the cash), cost to install pumps, license fees, hard equipment needed- registers, apps to run the register information, accounting, legal, cases for merchandise, shelves, door hardware, heater or HVAC depending on location...This is a tiny community there won't be a local plumber and electrician... add some cost for time to contact your team and travel will make any repairs more expensive.

I would install a thermostat with an upper and lower range that the tenant cannot go past.

You should be able to do an average kitchen for $2500 or less (installed) but that means new cabinets as well.

DIY is not recommended.5.

@Diran Deukmajian I would let her, cameras are not permanant,  Just make sure you approve the install locations and she returns it to the state it was in when she rented it after she leaves.

It would be cheaper to install the system than the $7500 you are gonna lose

Internet needs to be installed, dishes and cups put away and rugs, hand towels, mirrors and landscaping needs to be complete.

If you should ever find yourself needing a fire sprinkler system design/install in a rental of yours, feel free to reach out.

(Other rooms too I’m sure) The options may not be as attractive and appealing on a flip as we see them for our apartments but I know our tenants love having the $35/month electric bills once we get done installing the LED fixtures throughout all the units we rehab.