Smaller ticket items, think water heaters, toilets, vanities, shower fans, light bulbs, switches, river rock, vent covers etc etc.I also spent all hours outside of my W2 working on some aspect of the project from Jul 1 to Aug 15 (spent my birthday dinner sanding floors).

We have some knowledge of the business, having been educated over the years in various aspects of it.

However, my girlfriend and I decided to upgrade few aspects (namely kitchen since she loves cooking) of the front house since we were going to live in it for the next few years.

There is a human aspect to it and its hard to not be affected by that. 

This is an industry where creativity is a key component in all aspects of how you approach your business.

However, I do understand the importance of cash flow and I plan to try to focus more on that aspect with future purchases.

What tasks you can outsource so that you can concentrate on the aspects of your business that really make you money.

Eric Trost/SVA knows every aspect of REI.

@Shiloh Lundahl,We self manage our properties, and emphasize professionalism as the first and foremost  aspect of the relationship.   

HOWEVER, my biggest concern would be if the felonies or some aspect of their other criminal history has drugs.