In the long run I figured it out, but until then it cost a lot of sweat equity (and all my free time) while I was scraping off wallpaper and replacing toilets. 

If you damage the seats - they will charge your credit card..Second: I prefer not to be the guy who fixes a clogged toilet (or clean up dog poop).

We remodeled the whole thing.

It was just a hobby.Anyways, we put an offer in on an acreage property that we want to raise our family on and will eventually remodel/rebuild the house on that property when the time is right. 

Current tenants seem to be slightly lower class and rents are at 400-475 for a one bedroom that hasn't been remodeled since it was built in the 70's.

Hey BP,My goal is to hear some advice and/or pointers on what has worked for people with experience in what their advice is.Background:I'm a Carpenter in Northern California working for a General Contractor totaling 40Hrs-60hrs a week My current work is mainly Tenant Improvements/Remodels, In the past I've done custom homes as well.I'm sole provider at the moment for my family and am saving what I can though it probably wont be significant for InvestingIssues (oppurtunities):Dont have much capital 5000-10,000 - Saving about 500 a month Dont have GC license yet - Will have GC license in November 2017Will have Construction Project Management Cert early 2018 (March)I'm looking to be proactive and find an oppurtunity to enter real estate investing with a sustainable stratgegy.Current thoughts:- I can work full time and get jobs on the side to add to capital power - wholesale remotly, with savings?

Actually it is making money now, I'm just hanging onto it for a while longer as we finish up some unit rehabs, an office remodel, and a burn unit that could be pretty costly.  

Should be able to find some properties that rent for 2% of price out there.Benefit of out-of-state investing is that I'm never tempted to fly to NY to try to fix a toilet, it forces you to build a scaleable business with a solid team.

I have experience in remodels and would love to find a partner to work with for a few months over the winter possibly. 

The rent price is all inclusive and offers utilities, supplies (toilet paper/paper towel), cleaning services (common areas normally).