Only a handful of these properties would even qualify for Section 8 housing, which has some very minimal requirements.

If your tenant is already looking for ways to minimize paying you, you'll deal with that as long as you have that tenant. 

The other is north Birmingham area where houses are older and appreciation chances are minimal but the prices are $700-900 with section 8.

In two months when they come back and tell you the cabinets  were $1,000 more than expected I would want to know what the initial estimate was and you will be shooting in the dark if it's not itemized.

Got them out with minimal damage done! 

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Problem is I don't know what their motivations are because, well, I'm throwing darts in the dark.

I have started renovations (minimal needed, basically paint) and plan to make the property my primary residence and rent the property at fair market value after my hold period expires (2018).

The Quick Recipe We Used in Our Kitchen-Light Quartz Countertops-Porcelain Mosaic Backsplash (in a complementary color)-With Dark Wood Shaker Style Cabinets (for contrast)-A Fabulous Shiny Faucet (for pop)-Color Pendants (for more Pop)-Stainless Steel Appliances-Vinyl Floors (yes, vinyl!)

(Close to a College)Duplex 3 (Water Street Du): Asking 74.9K and needs minimal work.