I’ll need about $50,000 to renovate it to work for me (mostly needs updated flooring / lighting / aesthetic things).

Maintenance is replacing a water heater/range unit/light turn over.

I was with family so my agent says he will call all agents he’s dealt with and find out and when it gets darker he’s going to check the house to see if lights are on.

I was hoping to get some other landlords and property owners opinions on some things below to help me better understand the expectations within the rental market.The general thought that I have had while looking for my first property is to invest initially in hardening the property (no carpet, etc).I'll share a few scenarios and would love if any one can shed some light on their opinions:- Property has a bright blue insert bath tub.

With the information we am getting now, if we had a mentor or someone to share some light on investing in NY, I am sure we could have may the decision to invest in NY.

Hey guys, My new tenant moved in last month and before she had even moved in her things, she had painted two of the bedrooms as well as the baseboards and door frames white (the rest of the house is light oak).

One thing I would watch if I did another condo is light bulbs.  

If you meet people that are operating illegally and KNOW it, they generally hide in the shadows, avoid giving out much info on themselves, and are kind of like cockroaches that scurry from the light.

. $10k - $12k sounds a little light for renovations.

If a light bulb is burned out, I wouldn't charge them for that.