We are attempting to get an eviction date, but could not pass a lead paint inspection because the weather is so cold in Cleveland that the paint will not dry.

Floor is going in, paint is mostly done, then trim and doors.

And so frustrating that nearly every article in the media was biased towards the tenants' struggles and painted landlords as greedy and unsympathetic. 

I have seen this in Milwaukee too many times, the only way to make it work is VERY hands-on.If you end up renting it in March for IDK net $200 the property will have lost a LOT more in the next 12 months just in condition vs what it looks like now (assuming that it is freshly painted?

It might even wind up losing another seat in the House of Representatives. the hazard waste is just an endorsement to the contractors license its a simple course you take .. kind of like home inspectors who are certified for lead paint removal or contractors certified for lead paint removal. its not a huge deal just a box to check..

Replaced both toilets with brand new ones, replaced the 2 car- garage door with a brand new one, had all the walls freshly painted, put brand new baseboards in, and had the kitchen cabinets painted as well.

We don't even let the tenants fill nail holes or touch-up paint, as they usually screw it up, so we let a lot of little things go as normal wear and tear and just have it addressed between tenants.

but say in year 2 your tenant moves out and it needs new appliances and new paint. 

Took soffits down (whoever invented soffits should be shot if not dead), new flooring, new paint, new roof (thanks hailstorm), refinished the deck.

Here are the numbers:Purchase price: 300k @5.5% (might be able to negotiate new exterior paint job credit)Monthly costs: mortgage- 1703 tax-245 (2933/yr) insurance- 167Market rents are 1600$ easy for both sides as is but currently being rented at 1410 and 1325 tenets pay all utilities (separately metered)Planning on putting aside 20% of rents for Maint, vacancy, capex and will be self managing property.