It is pretty nasty inside but nothing a good cleaning lady and coat of paint can't fix.

Could probably get $2,250 with some cleaning and fresh paint, while continuing to pay all utilities.I am considering, however, installing baseboard electric heat and sub-metering the system so tenants will pay for their usage instead.

., cleaning, carpet shampoo/steam, paint etc.

The carpet they supposedly cleaned stunk like dog and urine.

It is the basement of our primary residence in which we clean and manage.

Besides simplicity and clean separation, the flipping entity might decide to choose a different form of taxation (S-corporation).

The female tenant seems to be dramatic about everything and very picky but the house was not kept clean at all. 

It's not like a regular rental, so you will need to have days for cleaning/turnover unless you can afford a service to do it in a couple of hours.The type of home you get will just determine what type of client you'll attract. 1-bedroom condo might attract more business clients traveling solo (some of which stay for weeks and have an expense account), 2-bedroom might get more families on a budget, SFH might get more families more willing to spend.

Did you buy the apartments, clean house, and have 15 renters in there? 

There are so many people affected with breathing disorders and allergies that majority of tenants LOVE these easy care, easy clean, dust-free floors.