My maintenance is little to nothing as we do the reno correctly.

Overall, for every type of property....I would say that keeping up with proper maintenance is what most people neglect.

If you're looking for a Cleveland duplex in a C Class neighborhood with $120ks as your purchase price, you are looking at properties with deferred maintenance.

So I will not be using RentRedi and am still looking for a better solution to manage all the pieces from rent collection to messaging to maintenance and tenant tracking.

@Bryce Jamison As long as the previous owner keeps up with the maintenance of the home and keeps it in good condition, I tend to favor older homes in established neighborhoods.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

Same carpet in b+ area will get 10 years plus.i stand by my sustaining maintenance/cap ex estimate and hope my response indicates why.  

"I'm at the point where I've gotten out THE lease and it doesn't have anything about locksmith, however the maintenance, repairs section states, " All normal repairs necessary to maintain premises in a tenantable condition shall be done by or under the direction of the landlord, and at the Landlord's expense, except those caused by negligence or acts of the Tenant, which repairs shall be made at the sole coast of the Tenant. 

Just make sure the monthly costs—like the mortgage, taxes, and maintenance—fit comfortably into your budget.

Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Felicia Jenkins the shorter the term of the lease and the more tenants there are, the more challenges you'll face - especially if you plan to manage remotely.Who will be your boots on the ground, do showings, maintenance, etc.?