Hiring a property manager for my duplex (which now commands $2,675 per month in aggregate rent, because yes, rents rose) would cost me about $267.50 per month (property managers tend to charge 8-10% of gross rent).

How much more rent does a fully rehabbed house command?

Thanks.When you upgrade things like bathrooms, kitchen, electrical and plumbing you can command more money on the open market. 

If you want stronger cash flow numbers, you will likely need to save up more funds to be able to pursue properties that can command more income.Hope this helps.

They will keep you out of bad areas and help you understand why even just a 1/4 mile down the road to our can command so much more rent.

I was thinking that me assuming the credit risk was a way to command some share of the pie in the cases where I might not have any more money left to invest.  

For the most bang for your buck I would look at the outskirts of Tampa (Lutz, Wesley Chapel, Town & Country, out towards Plant City, or down on the peninsula by Macdill Air Force Base) as these places are often cheaper but still command decent rent.

A much better deal wouldve been $55,000 + $5,000 in repairs, but those deals started to disappear in 2013 when the market began to command a higher price (but not substantially higher) for investment properties. 2 years from now, most likely those $75,000 duplex deals will still be available.

Nicer C class can command close to $1,000 in rent, but your pool of solid prospective tenants shrinks as well. 

Tenement properties in this neighborhood command a higher rent level and quality of renter.