She was making repairs already when the lock smith showed up.

We both learned it when I ended up having to take over and run his locksmith company, but in the end we both found better opportunities.My main question is how much money should I have saved up before I think about Real Estate investing?

The only other costs that there will be is a locksmith to come out and change the locks ($99) and I will need to hire a couple people from Labor Ready to come move all of the items out of the house.

The broker may provide a BPO, deal with occupants, rekey locks, do cleanup and provide electricity for showings.

Cost to rekey, remove their junk, and clean up (including labor): about $3004.

We've estimated approximately 50% of his security deposit will go towards repairs, removing furniture, management fees and rekeying.

I'd definitely send a locksmith company over to do that...if they will. 

Finally now I am financially able to pursue that ambition.I've worked in roofing, siding, building, locksmithing, had a contractors license, have a degree in engineering, and currently work in aviation.I have already read a ton of threads on this forum, and I am looking forward to learning more from all of you.Anyone in the area, or who knows this market, please feel free to contact me.Thanks!

Hi BP,I'm looking for a recommendation for a locksmith in Jax.Anyone have anyone reliable?

They've threatened to take the locks off using a locksmith if I don't give them a key.