. $500 or more, perhaps, but since my lifestyle only supports a more passive approach to investing I won't hold my breath for stumbling across any gems that would offer such a return anytime soon.  

Dont worry about bashing me, I live and breath Cleveland RE, nothing anyone can tell me I do not know.

Don't get me wrong, obviously the numbers and details are important, but keep it simple; when you finance, will the rents be enough to comfortably cover the debt service and other expenses (vacancy, capex, PM, whatever you budget for) and leave you some breathing room?

And neighbors would look at my lawn and say under their breath, " these absentee owners ruin the neighborhood".I finally gave up on tenants doing when I had constant issues with one of them when neighbors complained to me, then to the town, the town send inspectors.

And lastly, if you are going to be vacuuming or sweeping when cleaning up after mice, make sure to wear a N100 rated dust mask or respirator to avoid breathing in dust that is contaminated with hantavirus. 

Sorry when  I said South West Philly and passyunk in the same breath,  I meant to imply the area before crossing the Schuylkill River..  

. $2000 worth of survey site plan.Breathe breathe....just got done talking to township.

Try to find out a little about them and when they take a breath, being polite, interject what you know about them and why you are selecting or thinking about them, compliments don't hurt.

Also, when you tour, take a simple painters mask with you, so that you do not breathe in any possible mold, contaminants inside, again, ask me how I know!

Take a deep breath.