Also as a new agent you NEED to get your systems down now.

If your HVAC system is 25 years old, you should expect it's probably not going to last much longer even if it works now.

Once you get your systems down, you have a real estate business model that you can take to any market and be still be successful.

Samantha Reeves,Thank you for your reply I went through the Handbook , and although it's quite detailed , it seems to me that as Long as the Roof is in Good shape, there is no Peeling Paint on the Exterior of the house, and that the HVAC system is in working order , as well as there are no Safety hazards regarding  the property/house.What I'm not sure on though , is what if there's Some rotten wood on the exterior and or you want ( Need ) another $5,000 to upgrade the house .....new cabinets, faucets, flooring, re-paint the inside ?

If the property is master-metered, consider setting up a RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) program to bill back some of the costs.

Right now around here (I live here in your market) if you are talking basic turnkey - nothing specialized - you're going to be right around $200/sf finished, not including permits or ancillaries (IE you need a bigger septic system, you have to do major grading work for the addition, etc).

Owners cannot get them out and have no support from the court system.

Implement Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS)This article is a good starting point (link) or search BP for RUBSGood Luck!

During the pandemic I was working with several traveling nurses who were looking for short term rentals in the area, close to hospital systems, and were willing to pay 50-70% over market rent for 3-6 month leases. 

You'll want to do due diligence on the more expensive fixes such as foundation, structure, electrical systems, etc.