While growing up I helped my dad with the usual landlord jobs when it came to painting, plumbing, hanging shelving, or the worst one cleaning after an eviction.

The issue was the neat and clean part, how someone keeps their car is pretty much how they keep their home, most often.

I appreciate any insight.Details about the building:3000sf at the intersection of two busy state highways in a small town (Llano, TX)$172,500 asking pricebuilding needs work inside- new carpet, paint, some new siding, but nothing major

We have upgraded this property a decent amount from an aesthetics and general cleanliness standpoint, and put about $7,000 of work into it to begin with (new countertops, a few appliances, new carpet, paint, and tree removal).

Pretty clean and documented transaction there.

We live in the Des Moines, Iowa area, are in our early 40s, and also own a small residential and commercial cleaning business. 

My contractor handles paint/tile/cabinets/ basic plumbing/ electrical/ lighting/ trash/ fit and finish / cleaning it up when done. 

From a short inspection, I saw no vacant units in current marketable condition, but one was getting new carpet and paint during our visit.

They don't get stained like carpet does, so they tend to last longer than carpet, which usually offsets the initial cost.

If you feel like getting creative, I would love to trade some labor (drive for dollars, fill out/deliver marketing materials, clean and landscape, any other chores you'd rather someone else handle) for reduced rent.Thanks everyone, looking forward to getting out and getting involved.Ryan